Astronomer Sir William Herschel discovered the first two moons of Uranus, Titania & Oberon.
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Wesley College was established in Melbourne, Australia.
The British-American band, The Pretenders, released their debut album called 'Pretenders.'
Diego, a 100-year-old tortoise, was retired from a breeding program after fathering 800+ children.
The first Jewish person was elected in the US.
Judge Simon Cowell left American Idol but continued working with FOX on X Factor US.