The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company started selling inflatable tires from Akron, Ohio.
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Dolby stereo was used for the first time on David Letterman.
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill resigned due to health concerns.
The war on the Pacific began after Chile declared war with Bolivia and Peru.
North Korea launched the infamous Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2 satellite.
PayPal withdrew a $3.6 million investment in North Carolina due to the state passing anti-gay legislation.
