Englishman William Penn founded Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The first successful operation of conjoined twins joined at the head was completed in New Delhi, India.
The Second Battle of Newbury was fought in the English Civil War.
James Dean's most acclaimed movie, 'Rebel Without a Cause,' was released in the US.
Inventor Fred Waller patented the aquaplane, which would become water skis.
Roman Emperor Constantine had his Vision of the Cross.