American pioneer aviator Noel Wien founded Alaska’s first airline, Wien Alaska Airlines Inc.
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The Lancet published a study that found pollution contributes to 1 in 6 deaths worldwide.
The Return of the King, the third installment in The Lord of the Rings book series by J. R. R. Tolkein, was published.
Queen Elizabeth II led the Sydney Opera House's grand opening.
A month after launching in Japan, Metal Gear Solid was finally playable by North American PlayStation players.
Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving Day a national holiday.
