CNN made its debut as the first 24-hour news channel.
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Baseball and war hero Hank Gowdy became the first player to enlist in the US Army during World War II.
South Africa rejoined the Commonwealth of Nations after ending Apartheid.
Kentucky became the 15th state to join the United States of America.
The Heimlich Maneuver was published in an article for the first time.
Anti Slavery activist Isabella Baumfree became a Methodist and changed her name to Sojourner Truth.
