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Today in history: World's first commercial movie screening, and more

1612
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1612

Galileo Galilei observes the planet Neptune, but mistook it for a star

1972
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1972

Kim II Sung is named North Korea’s president under a new constitution

1908
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1908

Earthquake and tsunami hit Italian city of Messina, killing 70,000

1895
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1895

World’s first commercial movie screening held in Paris

1885
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1885

 Indian National Congress Party is founded