Burma declared independence from the United Kingdom.
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Elvis Presley recorded his first demo for 'It Wouldn't Be The Same Without You' and 'I'll Never Stand In Your Way.'
King Charles I attacked the House of Commons.
George H. W. Bush declared himself President of the United States of America.
The world's largest building at the time opened in Dubai.
New York City modernized its subway by starting its first unmanned trains.
