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.
Astronomer Galileo demonstrated one of his earlier telescopes to Venetian lawmakers.
The first daily passenger air service began, going from London to Paris.
Captain James Cook set sail on his first voyage from Plymouth, heading for the Pacific Ocean.
Nintendo released the first-person shooter, GoldenEye 007, for the Nintendo 64.
