Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley & Comets reached #1 on the US singles charts.
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British Princess Elizabeth got engaged to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten.
The first president of the United States of America, George Washington, read the Declaration of Independence.
The British TV series ''The Office” first aired on the BBC.
Donald Trump became Mike Tyson's advisor.
Comic-Con celebrated its 48th yearly event in San Diego.