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.
The University of California was founded.
Russia's Mir Space Station was deorbited over the South Pacific Ocean.
John Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono, was granted permanent residence in the United States.
The first Soul Train Music Awards took place in Santa Monica, California, US.
