The Big Cat, aka Earl Lloyd, became the first African-American to play in the NBA.
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Medal of Honor was released for PlayStation, instantly becoming the best shooter to date.
The Spanish Flu was reported to have killed 21,000 people in the US in the week ending on this date.
Nevada became the 36th state to join the United States of America.
The Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, was assassinated.
The Kaaba caught fire and was burned down during the Siege of Mecca.
