Astronomer Sir William Herschel discovered the first two moons of Uranus, Titania & Oberon.
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The British-American band, The Pretenders, released their debut album called 'Pretenders.'
Samuel Morse sent the first telegraph message using Morse code across two miles of wire in New Jersey, USA.
Wesley College was established in Melbourne, Australia.
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling officially finished writing The Deathly Hallows.
Charing Cross Railway Station opened in London, England.
