The Humorous Phases of Funny Faces by James Stuart Blackton became the world’s first animation.
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Europe surrendered to ''Waterloo" as ABBA smashed the 19th Eurovision Contest in Brighton, England.
The US declared war against Germany and its Central Powers Alliance in World War I.
The first Tony Awards were handed out at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.
Americans reached the North Pole.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was founded in LaFayette, New York, by Joseph Smith.