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.
Inventor John Hyatt registered cellulose nitrate (celluloid) as a trademark.
Jennifer Lopez scored her first UK No.1 single with 'Love Don't Cost A Thing.'
The country of Georgia officially adopted the Five Cross Flag after more than five hundred years since its last use.
David Jones changed his name to David Bowie and released his first single, 'Can't Help Thinking About Me.'
