An accidental explosion aboard the USS Enterprise near Hawaii killed 28 people.
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The Today Show aired for the first time on NBC-TV with Dave Garroway and Jack Lescoulie as hosts.
David Jones changed his name to David Bowie and released his first single, 'Can't Help Thinking About Me.'
Elizabeth Bennet became the first woman to give birth by a Cesarean section in the United States.
Queen Margrethe II became the first Queen of Denmark since 1412.
Blue Origin's New Shepherd rocket successfully launched on its 14th flight from Launch Site One, Texas.
