Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom opened at Walt Disney World Resort, Florida.
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Emperor Otho began his three-month reign after overthrowing the previous emperor.
Inventor Elisha Otis acquired a patent for a steam engine for elevators.
Taylor Caniff released his first-ever music video for his single 'Cash on Me.'
A Chinese Long March rocket launched the Belarussian government's Belintersat-1 satellite into orbit.
US Airways Flight 1549 landed on the Hudson River, NYC.
