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David Bowie retires his stage persona Ziggy Stardust with the surprise announcement that it is "the last show that we'll ever do" on the last day of the Ziggy Stardust Tour.
World War II: The Minsk Offensive clears German troops from the city.
Born: Sjaak Swart, Dutch footballer.
The New-York Tribune becomes the first newspaper to use a linotype machine, eliminating typesetting by hand.
Karl Benz officially unveils the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, the first purpose-built automobile.
American Revolutionary War: The Iroquois, allied with Britain, massacre 360 Patriot soldiers during the Battle of Wyoming.
Died: Dong Chang, Chinese warlord.
Battle of Adrianople: Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium.