The 23rd Amendment was ratified, allowing residents of Washington, DC to vote in US elections.
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The black and white romantic comedy 'Some Like it Hot' was released to movie theaters in New York City.
US President Herbert Hoover installed the White House's first telephone.
Rihanna's single 'Umbrella' was released.
China's famous Terracotta Army was uncovered by a group of farmers near Xi'an, China.
Ireland became the first in the world to ban smoking in pubs, restaurants, and workplaces.
