The world’s first jet-powered aircraft, the Heinkel He 178, completed its first flight.
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For the first time in history, the BBC (British Broadcasting Company) transmitted a two-hour-long live broadcast from Calais, France, to television screens in the UK.
Moldova declared its independence from the Soviet Union.
The British defeated the Americans in the Battle of Long Island, also known as the Battle of Brooklyn.
Disney's Mary Poppins was released and premiered at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.
Napoleon won the battle of Dresden against the Austrians.
