Flagellation, also known as flogging, whipping, or lashing, was banned by the US Army.
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The first traffic lights in the US were installed in Cleveland, Ohio.
Volkswagen launched the Flying Tiger, its first working prototype flying car.
The Battle of Tettenhall occurred, where the final major Viking army battled against England and was defeated by a landslide.
The first taxicab service started operating in Tokyo, Japan.
The Soviet spacecraft Mars 6 was launched.