British astronomer William Lassell discovered Neptune’s largest moon, Triton.
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Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor became the first Malaysian in space aboard Russia's Soyuz TMA-10.
The three-day Great Chicago Fire was finally extinguished after destroying 3.3 square miles.
The second James Bond spy movie, 'From Russia With Love,' was released in London.
A $1 coin was approved by the US Congress, featuring women's suffrage activist Susan B. Anthony.
Isaac R. Johnson received his patent for the bicycle frame.
