In France, 1,099 miners lost their lives in what is known as Europe’s worst mining disaster.
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The first-ever telephone call was made.
Music copyright infringement from Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke led to a record payout of $7.3 million to the family of Marvin Gaye.
Mahatma Gandhi was sentenced to six years in prison for his civil disobedience during a protest.
King Charles III of Britain named Prince Edward as the Duke of Edinburgh.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered at the Belasco Theater, New York City, US, and ran for 45 performances.
