The sweeping machine (vacuum cleaner) was patented in Chicago, US, by Ives W. McGaffey.
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Soviet spacecraft Luna 6, destined for a moon landing, failed after flying right past it.
While rescuing four captives in central Gaza, Israeli soldiers killed 247 Palestinians and injured 698.
Edward the Confessor was crowned King of England. He was considered the last king of the House of Wessex.
Former US President Donald Trump was formally accused of mishandling classified documents.
Two American journalists were sentenced to 12 years of penal labor after illegally entering North Korea.