Amtrak began operating as the United States’ passenger railroad company.
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The Beatles performed their final show in England at Empire Pool in Wembley, London.
The Royal Air Force began a series of attacks on Argentina's Air Force in the Falkland Islands.
Construction started on Chicago's first-ever skyscraper for the Home Insurance Company of New York.
SpongeBob SquarePants premiered on Nickelodeon.
General Mills introduced Cheerios.
