Roman general Claudius Silvanus fraudulently proclaimed himself Roman emperor and was hacked to death.
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Mount Papandayan volcano in Indonesia erupted, killing almost 3,000 people.
Joseph Pulitzer wrote an article in New York World to ask the public to donate towards constructing the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty.
Henry S. Parmalee patented the fire sprinkler system.
The world's first roller skating rink opened in Rhode Island.
Pope Alexander VI, born Rodrigo de Borja became Pope.
