Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, creating a government pension system for the retired.
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A major blackout occurred in the Northeastern and Midwestern US along with Ontario, Canada.
Congress created the Oregon Territory, which included Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Western Montana.
A rainfall survey named 'It is raining plastic' announced that tiny plastic particles were found in 90% of rain samples in Colorado, US.
The New York Eye Infirmary opened, and it was the first specialty hospital of its kind in the western hemisphere.
The world's most amazing face transplant took place.
