Obama surprised Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a White House ceremony.
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The oldest soft drink brand, Dr Pepper, sold its very first bottle in the USA.
Over 50,000 people greeted Queen Elizabeth II as she opened New Zealand Parliament.
College students illegally produced America's first X-ray photo.
The Charleston Museum was founded, making it the first public museum in the United States.
The National Trust (UK) was founded as an independent charity to conserve England's environment and heritage.