Founder George Williams established the YMCA alongside ten young Christian men.
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Taxes were raised in the US with the implementation of the Revenue Act.
James Bond's 13th installment, 'Octopussy,' was released.
Betty White received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host.
The French ship named Aurore transported the first African slaves from Senegambia, West Africa, to Louisiana, US.
Alaska Airlines started operating.
