Uruguay gained independence from Brazil, which is now celebrated as a National Holiday for Uruguayans.
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Astronomer Galileo demonstrated one of his earlier telescopes to Venetian lawmakers.
Nintendo released the first-person shooter, GoldenEye 007, for the Nintendo 64.
Businessman Momofuku Ando marketed the first-ever pre-cooked instant noodles.
Walden W. Shaw and John D. Hertz founded the Shaw Livery Company and introduced the yellow cabs to attract passengers.
The first daily passenger air service began, going from London to Paris.
