New Zealand singer Lorde released her debut album “Pure Heroine.”
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Locomotion No. 1 became the first passenger-carrying steam-powered locomotive and was driven by George and Stephenson.
A new flag was chosen for the People's Republic of China.
Elton John collapsed on stage when performing at the Hollywood Universal Amphitheater.
The first Ford Model T car was assembled.
John Adams was selected to negotiate a peace treaty of commerce with Great Britain following the Revolutionary war.