The first volume of “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott was published in the US.
Source
Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as Mexico's first female president.
Sony released the world's first CD player in Japan.
Newark Liberty International Airport opened, becoming the first airport in the New York City metropolitan area.
Walt Disney World Resort officially opened in Florida.
The United States Congress established Yosemite National Park.
