Inventor John Hyatt registered cellulose nitrate (celluloid) as a trademark.
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Jennifer Lopez scored her first UK No.1 single with 'Love Don't Cost A Thing.'
David Jones changed his name to David Bowie and released his first single, 'Can't Help Thinking About Me.'
Segregation of races on public transport became illegal as ruled by US Supreme Court.
Norway was ceded to Sweden by King Frederik VI of Denmark.
US President Franklin D. Roosevelt arrived in Morocco, where he met British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to discuss allies during World War II.