Thomas Edison completed the world’s first movie studio in West Orange, New Jersey.
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The first scientific hand-held calculators (HP-35) hit the markets with a hefty price tag at $395.
An atomic bomb explosion was aired on TV for the first time.
Mary Queen of Scots received the death sentence from cousin Queen Elizabeth I.
The Civil Marriage Act was introduced, making same-sex marriage legal in Canada.
Legendary rock singer Ozzy Osbourne announced his retirement from touring.
