The musical “Dreamgirls” was performed for the first time at the Ambassador Theatre, New York City.
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The first private research atomic reactor opened in Chicago, Illinois, US.
The Organization of Afro-American Unity was formed.
Fifty-one concealed immigrants were found dead inside an abandoned truck on the road in San Antonio, Texas.
The third-strongest recorded earthquake in US history happened in Southern California.
The final draft of the Declaration of Independence was presented to the final 'Committee of the Whole' Congress.
