British prime minister, Theresa May of the Conservative Party, was elected by the Party’s MPs.
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British explorer Captain James Cook departed on his second voyage from Plymouth.
Swedish-American inventor John Ericsson patented the screw propeller design.
The famous iconic Hollywood sign was placed in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, US.
Queen Victoria inherited Buckingham Palace from her uncle and moved in, becoming the first royal to live on the property.
New York City experienced a 25-hour blackout when a substation on the Hudson River was struck by lightning, causing two circuit breakers to trip.
