Swiss engineer George de Mestral patented velcro.
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Super Mario Bros was released for the Nintendo Family Computer in Japan.
Chemist Michael Faraday discovered the Faraday Effect.
'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.
The pilot episode of 'Supernatural,' created by Eric Kripke, aired on The WB Television Network.
