Elisha Otis installed his first commercial elevator at 488 Broadway in New York City, US.
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John Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono, was granted permanent residence in the United States.
James Cameron's iconic film 'Titanic' won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Pakistan became the first Islamic Republic in the world.
London launched its first tram, built by George Francis Train from NYC.
Shareholders of The Swallow Sidecar Company agreed to change its company name to Jaguar Cars Limited.
