Feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton became the first woman to testify before Congress.
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The USA's first African-American President, Barack Obama, conducted his first address.
The first episode of Breaking Bad premiered on AMC.
Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first and last US President to serve four terms.
The classic song 'Mr. Tambourine Man' was recorded by The Byrds.
US hostages were released in Iran after 444 days.
