Water Music by George Frideric Handel premiered on the River Thames, London, at the request of King George I.
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The Potsdam Conference began between the Soviet Union, UK & US.
The US National Minimum Drinking Age Act was signed into law, raising the age to 21.
Twelve North African Christians, known as the Scillitan Martyrs, were executed for their religious beliefs.
American superhero movie 'Ant-Man' by Marvel was released.
Bill Gates became the richest man in the world with a net worth of $12.9 billion.