Bishop Reuben H. Mueller founded the United Methodist Church.
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The First English order of knighthood was instituted.
German bombers attacked the English city of Exeter, beginning the Baedeker Blitz.
The first Canadian postage stamp went into circulation.
English poet William Shakespeare died at the age of 52.
Coca-Cola launched their ill-fated new formula known unofficially as 'New Coke.'
