Henri Desgrange made the world’s first world record for a bicycle, reaching a speed of 21.95 miles per hour.
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Margaret A Brewer became the first female general in the US Marine Corps.
Monty Python was formed.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'Cats,' based on poetry by T. S. Eliot, first premiered in the West End, London.
Natalie Cole released her debut album titled 'Inseparable,' which went on to win two Grammys.
Following the Sega Saturn's success in Japan, the console was released in North America on this day.
