The most destructive riot in Constantinople’s history, the Nika Riots, began during a chariot race.
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German composer Richard Wagner completed 'Parsifal' – one of his most famous operas.
Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse comic strip was published for the first time.
Avezzano earthquake claimed 30,000 lives in Italy.
Industrialist Henry Ford's method to construct auto bodies from plastic was patented.
Galileo Galilei discovered Callisto, the fourth moon of Jupiter.
