The world’s largest twin-engine airliner completed its first trip.
The Boeing 777x flew from Washington to Seattle.
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Grand Rapids, Michigan, became the first place in the US to add fluoride to its water supply in a bid to improve oral health.
The first-ever Emmy Awards were presented at the Hollywood Athletic Club in Los Angeles.
Claudius became the Roman Emperor.
Cash Box Top 100 placed The Beatles 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' at #1.
Charles Wilkes discovered Antarctica during an American Naval Expedition.