The first-ever cricket County Championship started, finishing with Yorkshire beating Gloucestershire.
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Revolutionary War soldiers formed the Society of St. Tammany.
The first-ever quadraphonic concert was held.
After encountering many difficulties, Nathan Stubblefield was finally granted a US patent for his new version of a wireless telephone.
Jimi Hendrix released 'Are You Experienced,' which is considered one of the most influential debut albums ever.
The United States and Canada formed NORAD – the North American Air Defense Command.
