The Great Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire led by Lawrence of Arabia was initiated in Mecca.
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The last episode of David Lynch's original Twin Peaks aired.
Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in Akron, Ohio.
NASA's Explorer 49 was launched into Earth's orbit to research long-range radio waves within the Milky Way.
Swedish company Saab, previously known for making aircraft, produced their first automobile.
Swedish authorities finally closed a 34-year-old inquiry into the murder of their prime minister.