James H Mason patented the first US coffee percolator.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill establishing the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day in the US.
Judy Garland made her show business debut.
A devastating tsunami and earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean.
Jack Johnson became the first African American to win the world heavyweight boxing title.
Jimi Hendrix wrote 'Purple Haze' backstage at the Upper Cut Club, London.
