Haiti discovered by Columbus Quito Ecuador founded by Spanish 1st predicted transit of Venus (Kepler) is observed Pres John Adams suggests establishment of a US observatory City of Anaheim incorporated for 2nd time Atmosphere of Venus detected during transit Coal mine explosions in Monongah WV kills 361 Finland declares independence from Russia (National Day) Irish Free State gains independence from Britain 1st US attempt to launch a satellite fails-Vanguard rocket blows up Gerald Ford becomes 1st unelected VP South Africa grants Bophuthatswana independence
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Haiti discovered by Columbus