Battle of Flodden Fields; English defeat James IV of Scotland. Continental Congress authorizes the name "US" John Herschel takes the 1st glass plate photograph Territory of New Mexico Territory of Utah created. California becomes the 31st state Luxembourg gains independence. Lottas Fountain (Kearny and Market) dedicated President Hayes visits SF E.E.Barnard at Lick discovers Amalthea 5th Jupiter moon NBC created by RCA Tony Lazzeri Day at Yankee Stadium Frank Crosetti ties record strikes out twice in 1 inning Yanks clinch 8th pennant 1st bombing on continental US soil Mount Emily Or (WW2) Italy surrenders to the Allies Allied forces liberate Luxembourg. Bulgaria liberated from Nazi control (National Day). 1st use of TV laugh track - Hank McCune 4th American Football League plays 1st game (Denver 13 Boston 10). Sandy Koufax pitches his 4th no-hitter a perfect game vs Cubs 1st successful test flight of a Saturn V.s John Lennon releases the "Imagine" album Viking 2 launched toward orbit around Mars soft landing. Chinese communist party chairman Mao TseTung dies at 82 1st TRS-80 computer sold. The 3rd game of the Boston Massacre Yanks beat Red Sox 7-0 Conestoga I 1st private rocket is launched
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Battle of Flodden Fields; English defeat James IV of Scotland.