The musical “Dreamgirls” was performed for the first time at the Ambassador Theatre, New York City.
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Labor Day became an official US holiday.
The first private research atomic reactor opened in Chicago, Illinois, US.
The third-strongest recorded earthquake in US history happened in Southern California.
Queen Victoria took to the throne during her coronation on this day at Westminster Abbey, London.
Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were assassinated, ultimately causing World War I.
