Bhumibol Adulyadej was crowned King of Thailand.
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Tchaikovsky conducted the first public concert at the newly-built Music Hall in New York City.
Mike Tyson received his second speeding ticket while drag racing his Lamborghini in Albany, New York.
During his second voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus spotted Jamaica and landed at Discovery Bay.
Mary Kies became the first woman ever to acquire a patent.
Alan Shepard became the first American to travel to outer space.
