American pioneer aviator Noel Wien founded Alaska’s first airline, Wien Alaska Airlines Inc.
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The British newspaper The Sunday Times was first published.
The Return of the King, the third installment in The Lord of the Rings book series by J. R. R. Tolkein, was published.
Maria Theresa – the only female to rule the Habsburg Empire – became queen following her father's death.
A month after launching in Japan, Metal Gear Solid was finally playable by North American PlayStation players.
American suffragist Alice Paul was sentenced to seven months in prison for obstructing traffic in Washington caused by the Women's Rights march she organized.
