Grease The Musical first opened at the Eden Theatre in Manhattan, New York.
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Arizona became the 48th state to join the United States of America.
The original 'Dracula' movie premiered in New York City, starring Bela Lugosi.
Aretha Franklin recorded 'Respect.'
Alexander Graham Bell applied for a patent for the telephone.
The Knesset, Israel's parliament, convened for the first time.
