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Today in history: Thomas Edison patents phonograph, Supreme Privy Council in Russia, and more!

1726
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1726

The Supreme Privy Council is established in Russia.

1878
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1878

Thomas Edison patents the phonograph.
 

1960
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1960

China successfully launches the T-7, its first sounding rocket.
 

1985
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1985

William J. Schroeder becomes the first recipient of an artificial heart to leave the hospital.
 

2003
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2003

An Ilyushin Il-76 military aircraft crashes near Kerman, Iran, killing 275.