James Wallace Black took the USA’s first aerial photo in Boston from a hot air balloon.
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Margaret Symons became the first woman to speak in British Parliament.
Nero began his reign as Roman Emperor at the age of 16, as his predecessor Claudius died from suspicious circumstances.
Microsoft purchased Activision Blizzard in a record-breaking $69 billion takeover.
115,000-year-old human bones found in Poland turned out to be from a Neanderthal child who was eaten by a giant bird.
The American drama film 'All About Eve,' by Joseph L. Mankiewicz starring Bette Davis, premiered in the US.