The Bank of England printed the first one-pound and two-pound banknotes.
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Automatic street lights first appeared in New Milford, Connecticut, US.
The Republic of Texas declared independence from Mexico during the Texas Revolution.
Dmitry Medvedev was elected as the third President of Russia.
Chemical elements Moscovium, Tennessine, and Oganesson were added to the Periodic Table of Elements.
The original 'King Kong' movie was shown at Radio City Music Hall and RKO Roxy, New York City, US.
