Arthur Ashe became the first black person to be ranked number one in tennis.
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A 7.8 earthquake hit Flores Island in Indonesia, which caused an 82-foot tsunami, killing about 2,500 people.
Mexico was officially recognized as an independent nation by the US.
Apple made its initial public offering on the US stock market.
The Empire of China was established by statesman Yuan Shikai, who declared himself Emperor.
The deepest point of land was identified.
