Twelve North African Christians, known as the Scillitan Martyrs, were executed for their religious beliefs.
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Water Music by George Frideric Handel premiered on the River Thames, London, at the request of King George I.
Mary Leakey discovered ancient skull remains in Tanzania, Africa.
American superhero movie 'Ant-Man' by Marvel was released.
American swashbuckler film 'The Mask of Zorro' was released in the United States.
Bill Gates became the richest man in the world with a net worth of $12.9 billion.
