The first radio message to go across the Atlantic Ocean was sent from Virginia to Paris.
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The catastrophic Tragedy of Aberfan occurred in South Wales, killing many who were in a local school, mostly children.
The American musical comedy ''My Fair Lady,” starring Audrey Hepburn, was released in the US.
Apple Day started in Covent Garden, London.
Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived at Cape Virgenes, becoming the first European to sail the Pacific Ocean.
The benefit concert 'United We Stand' led by Michael Jackson took place to stand up against terrorism.
