Wendy’s became the world’s second best-selling hamburger chain, overtaking Burger King.
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David Bowie got married.
The SS Georgiana, the largest ship in the Confederate States Navy, was sunk on her maiden voyage.
The first Women's World Championship Ice Hockey Tournament took place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
The Standard Time Act was signed into US law, introducing Daylight Saving Time.
Water-bearing minerals were discovered on Mars by NASA's Curiosity Rover.
