The New York Horticultural Society was founded.
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America built the first rocket to reach an altitude of 50 miles (80 km).
Aston Villa's director, William McGregor, formed the English Football League.
The iconic Niagara Falls waterfall ran out of water during a drought.
The Beatles released their very first album, 'Please Please Me.'
Arthur Schawlow & Charles Townes was granted the first patent for a laser.
