Anesthetic was used for the first time on a dental patient by Dr. William Morton.
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For the first time, scientists captured images of a live giant squid in its natural environment.
The US Navy commissioned USS Nautilus, which became the world’s first nuclear submarine.
NASA launched the Endeavour space shuttle from the Kennedy Space Center on Mission STS-68.
Mozart's last opera, 'The Magic Flute,' premiered in Vienna.
The NBC broadcasted the first live American football game.
