[[17th century|16921979]] – The last hanging of those convicted of witchcraft in the Salem witch trials; others are all eventually released. <br>[[1979]] – wikipedia:Vela incident|A bright flash]], resembling the detonation of a nuclear weapon, is observed near the Prince Edward Islands. Its cause is never determined. <br>
[[2003]] – David Hempleman-Adams becomes the first person to cross the Atlantic Ocean in an open-air, wicker-basket hot air balloon. <br>
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