The cornerstone of the White House was laid, marking the first day of construction.
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James Wallace Black took the USA's first aerial photo in Boston from a hot air balloon.
The citizens of Texas accepted the new constitution and approved the annexation ordinance.
A painting called 'Abstraktes' by Gerhard Richter sold for a record $34 million.
Nero began his reign as Roman Emperor at the age of 16, as his predecessor Claudius died from suspicious circumstances.
The Safety Hood, which would later become the gas mask, was patented by Garrett Morgan.
