Dolby stereo was used for the first time on David Letterman.
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The first international rugby league took place in Wigan, England.
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill resigned due to health concerns.
North Korea performed a controversial intercontinental ballistic missile test.
PayPal withdrew a $3.6 million investment in North Carolina due to the state passing anti-gay legislation.
The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company started selling inflatable tires from Akron, Ohio.
