The first recorded potato chip was created by chef George Crum in Saratoga Springs, New York.
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Ukraine separated from the Soviet Union, marking this day as Ukraine’s Independence Day.
Astronomers announced the discovery of an Earth-like planet named Proxima b.
Microsoft released its operating system, Windows 95, to the public.
American explorer Victor Vescovo became the first person to journey to the deepest points of every ocean.
The Central Italy earthquake occurred.