Walt Disney’s animated Dumbo was released in New York City, New York, US.
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Apple's iPod hit store shelves.
The first major battle of the First English Civil War began near Edge Hill, Warwickshire.
The James Bond spy movie 'Skyfall,' starring Daniel Craig, premiered at the Royal Albert Hall, London, UK.
Elton John became the 1,662nd person to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
English singer-songwriter Adele achieved the record of the first song to get over 1 million downloads in a week with her third studio album 'Hello.'