Sir Francis Drake sets sail from England to go around the world Battle of Fredericksburg Va; South beats North Wright brothers 1st airplane flight at Kittyhawk Wilson 1st to make a foreign visit as Pres Interferometer used to measure 1st stellar diameter (Betelgeuse) George Gershwins "An American In Paris" premieres Playland at the Beach reopens Billy Martin fired as Twins manager Maltese Republic Day Golden Gate Bridge District starts ferry service to Larkspur Susan B Anthony dollar 1st US coin to honor a woman issued Solidarity Day Devils 1st hat trick - Steve Tambellini Islanders Butch Goring scorings 4 goals against Oilers
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Sir Francis Drake sets sail from England to go around the world