James H Mason patented the first US coffee percolator.
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A devastating tsunami and earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean.
Jack Johnson became the first African American to win the world heavyweight boxing title.
Jack Ruby's gun, which was used to kill Lee Harvey Oswald, sold for $220,000 in an auction.
Judy Garland made her show business debut.
The Detroit Pistons NBA team broke records after losing their 27th consecutive basketball game.
