Amtrak began operating as the United States’ passenger railroad company.
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Mr. Potato Head was officially released, originally only consisting of the accessories which were stuck in an actual potato.
Construction started on Chicago's first-ever skyscraper for the Home Insurance Company of New York.
A national strike began in the United States, calling for an eight-hour workday instead of 12 hours.
General Mills introduced Cheerios.
SpongeBob SquarePants premiered on Nickelodeon.
