The War of the Polish Succession began when France declared war on Austria and Saxony.
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The three-day Great Chicago Fire was finally extinguished after destroying 3.3 square miles.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical soundtrack, 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' was recorded.
The second James Bond spy movie, 'From Russia With Love,' was released in London.
Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters founded the Women’s Social and Political Union.
British astronomer William Lassell discovered Neptune's largest moon, Triton.
