Mikhail Gorbachev was elected as the Soviet Union’s first President.
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Robert Foster made a world record for holding his breath underwater.
Billboard started publishing the top album charts list with the King Cole Trio as the first #1.
The very first .com domain was registered.
Maine became the 23rd state to join the United States of America.
The musical 'My Fair Lady' had its first performance on Broadway in New York City.
