Elisha Otis installed his first commercial elevator at 488 Broadway in New York City, US.
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Shareholders of The Swallow Sidecar Company agreed to change its company name to Jaguar Cars Limited.
Pakistan became the first Islamic Republic in the world.
London launched its first tram, built by George Francis Train from NYC.
Ricky Martin's 'Livin' La Vida Loca' was released.
The University of California was founded.
