Violet Stewart Piercy, a long-distance runner from England, set the first recorded marathon win for women at 3:40:22.
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The world's longest treasure hunt ended after 31 years.
George Washington issued his 'Thanksgiving Proclamation.'
The last Prince of Wales, Dafydd ap Gruffudd, was the first person recorded to have been hanged, drawn, and quartered.
ABC aired the first episode of 'The Mickey Mouse Club.'
Muhammed VII became the twelfth sultan of the Emirate of Granada.