Charlie Chaplin’s silent movie “The Gold Rush” was released.
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William IV became king of The United Kingdom and Hanover until his death in 1837.
The first Harry Potter book, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone,' hit the shelves in the UK.
Ice Age: Continental Drift premiered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The US Navy's Vanguard SLV-2 launch vehicle failed to reach Earth's orbit.
Richard III was crowned King of England.