The village of Shawmut in Massachusetts adopted the name Boston.
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The New York Times published an investigation declaring Guantanamo Bay Prison as the most costly prison in the world.
Owain Glyndŵr was declared Prince of Wales by his followers.
The Wall Street bombing took place in Manhattan, New York City.
The General Motors Corporation was founded.
The Metropolitan Opera House opened to a full house in New York City.
