Inventor George Eastman patented camera shutters and trademarked the name “Kodak.”
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A 400-year-old shipwreck was discovered just 15 miles off the coast of Portugal.
Peter III of Aragon became the King of Sicily.
The first cafeteria in the US opened in New York City.
The fantasy TV series 'Xena: Warrior Princess' premiered on NBC in the US.
International TV game show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' was shown for the first time in the UK, with Chris Tarrant as the host.
