Uruguay gained independence from Brazil, which is now celebrated as a National Holiday for Uruguayans.
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Businessman Momofuku Ando marketed the first-ever pre-cooked instant noodles.
Captain James Cook set sail on his first voyage from Plymouth, heading for the Pacific Ocean.
The first daily passenger air service began, going from London to Paris.
US President Biden approved student debt loan forgiveness of up to $20,000 for those who are qualified.
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft entered interstellar space, becoming the first artificial object to do so.
