A world record commercial railway train speed of 311 mph (500 kph) was achieved by Shanghai Transrapid Railway Systems.
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The Disney+ streaming service was launched.
The Rosetta Philae became the first-ever probe to land on a moving comet.
Harper and Brothers published Lew Wallace's novel 'Ben-Hur: a Tale of the Christ.'
Pudge Heffelfinger played his first paid game, making him the first professional American Football player.
The musical 'Grand Hotel' was first performed at the Martin Beck Theater in New York City.