On this day:
1718: The world’s first machine gun, called Puckle Gun, is patented by James Puckle
1928: The first Mickey Mouse film, Plane Crazy, is screened
1940: The first McDonald’s fast food restaurant opens
Born on this day:
1817: Debendranath Tagore, Indian religious reformer
1907: Sukhdev Thapar, Indian freedom fighter
Gone on this day:
1886: Emily Dickinson, American poet
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Read about today's historical importance in Eazyprep's On This Day article. Know about important historical events, people, famous births & deaths, & more!