Uruguay gained independence from Brazil, which is now celebrated as a National Holiday for Uruguayans.
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Walden W. Shaw and John D. Hertz founded the Shaw Livery Company and introduced the yellow cabs to attract passengers.
A Japanese scientist, Shibasaburo Kitasato, isolated the bacterium of the Bubonic Plague.
Astronomer Galileo demonstrated one of his earlier telescopes to Venetian lawmakers.
US President Biden approved student debt loan forgiveness of up to $20,000 for those who are qualified.
Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar, the conquistador, founded Havana on the southern part of the island.
