Musical “Grease” opened at the New London Theatre.
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Richard III was crowned King of England.
Karl Benz patented the gasoline-operated motor car.
Elvis Presley performed his final performance in Indianapolis, Indiana, US.
Charlie Chaplin's silent movie 'The Gold Rush' was released.
The first Harry Potter book, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone,' hit the shelves in the UK.
