Swiss engineer George de Mestral patented velcro.
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Michelangelo began his three-year project sculpting the Statue of David.
'Uncle Sam' became the official nickname of the United States.
Elton John released the single 'Candle in the Wind' as a tribute to Princess Diana of Wales.
American sitcom 'Soap' became the first show to display the warning 'Viewer discretion advised.'
The animated mystery-comedy 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!' first aired on CBS.
