America built the first rocket to reach an altitude of 50 miles (80 km).
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The Spanish National Assembly officially abolished slavery in Puerto Rico.
Karl Wallenda of The Flying Wallendas died after falling off a tightrope between two hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The Beatles released their very first album, 'Please Please Me.'
The St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line became the world's first scheduled flight.
The first God of War game was released for the PlayStation 2 to the North American market.
