The quickest boxing match in history took place.
Tommy Burns defeated Jem Roche in just 88 seconds.
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Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory discover Californium, a new radioactive element.
Albert Einstein wrote his first paper on the Quantum Theory of Light.
London Bridge, designed by Lord Holford, was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II.
The 'Night Stalker' serial killer, Richard Ramirez, committed his second and third murders in LA, USA.
New York City held the world's first St Patrick's Day Parade.
