The first warrants were issued to arrest three women accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts, US.
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Charles Darwin explored Bahia, San Salvador, Brazil, and fell in love with its variety of plants, flowers, animals & insects.
Hattie McDaniel won Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Gone With the Wind,' making her the first African American woman to win an Oscar.
The UK's Prince Harry was withdrawn from a military tour of Afghanistan.
The Family Circus Comic Strip by Bill Keane debuted.
Svend Robinson became the first Canadian MP to come out of the closet publicly.
