The Chevrolet Corvette sports car was presented for the first time at GM Motorama Auto Show in New York.
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Russians defeated Ottoman forces during WWI.
Bohemia adopted the Gregorian Calendar.
Popeye the Sailor Man made his first appearance.
The first Duke of Wellington became Commander in Chief, making him the professional head of the British Army.
The Doomsday Clock's minute hand was moved two minutes closer to midnight, making the new Doomsday just five minutes to midnight.
