IBM was founded as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company in Endicott, New York.
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Washington National Airport became the US first federal airport.
Pepsi Cola became an official trademark.
The British captured Fort Beauséjour in Canada following a battle with the Arcadians, which began on June 3.
Henry Ford and 12 investors incorporated the Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan.
Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space.