Elisha Otis installed his first commercial elevator at 488 Broadway in New York City, US.
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The PlayStation 3 was released in Europe, Austrailia, New Zealand, Africa, and the Middle East.
Benito Mussolini led a fascist political rally in Milan, Italy.
Russia's Mir Space Station was deorbited over the South Pacific Ocean.
Ricky Martin's 'Livin' La Vida Loca' was released.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced they would relax their COVID mandates for some of the workforce.
