The musical “Chicago” opened at Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City.
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NASA's Mariner 9 became the first spacecraft to orbit another planet when it entered Mars' orbit.
Nellie Bly, a pioneering female journalist, embarked on a trip to travel around the world in less than 80 days.
The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) began its radio service in the United Kingdom.
Louis Timothee became America's first paid librarian.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Kaikōura, New Zealand.
