British astronomer William Lassell discovered Neptune’s largest moon, Triton.
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The three-day Great Chicago Fire was finally extinguished after destroying 3.3 square miles.
Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor became the first Malaysian in space aboard Russia's Soyuz TMA-10.
Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters founded the Women’s Social and Political Union.
The epic Western drama movie 'Giant' premiered in New York City, US.
The second James Bond spy movie, 'From Russia With Love,' was released in London.