Cellular mobile phone service was made available to the American public for the first time.
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The US government began its trade embargo against Cuba.
Nero began his reign as Roman Emperor at the age of 16, as his predecessor Claudius died from suspicious circumstances.
A painting called 'Abstraktes' by Gerhard Richter sold for a record $34 million.
Margaret Symons became the first woman to speak in British Parliament.
The Safety Hood, which would later become the gas mask, was patented by Garrett Morgan.
