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In 1716 First lion to be seen in America was exhibited in---------- . ?

In 1778 Captain Cook discovers ---------- (in the Sandwich Islands). ?

In 1865 "Alice in ---------- " is published. ?

In 1868 The first baseball game played in enclosed field in ---------- Francisco, at 25th and Folsom. ?

In 1876 Willis Haviland---------- , developed air-conditioning equipment ?