Henry Bliss became the first person killed in an automobile accident in the United States.
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'Uncle Sam' became the official nickname of the United States.
The Beatles released their hit single 'Yesterday.'
Michelangelo began his three-year project sculpting the Statue of David.
The legal drama TV series 'Law & Order' aired for the first time on NBC.
Swiss engineer George de Mestral patented velcro.
