A solar eclipse occurred, which started Tycho Brahe’s interest in the world of astronomy.
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The church 'Our Lady of Candlemas of Mayagüez' was founded.
Donald and Doris Fisher opened the first Gap store in San Francisco, California.
Bioshock, the first-person dystopian horror shooter game, was released for Xbox 360 and PC.
The naval battle of Texel took place in the North Sea.
Hawaii enters Union as 50th state.