Henry Bliss became the first person killed in an automobile accident in the United States.
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The legal drama TV series 'Law & Order' aired for the first time on NBC.
Elton John released the single 'Candle in the Wind' as a tribute to Princess Diana of Wales.
Howard Hughes designed and built the world's fastest plane called the H-1 racer, then, on this day, flew it at a new world speed record at 352 miles per hour in Santa Fe, California.
Swiss engineer George de Mestral patented velcro.
The animated mystery-comedy 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!' first aired on CBS.
