The clarinet was invented in Nuremberg, Germany, by Johann Christoph Denner.
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US President Franklin D. Roosevelt arrived in Morocco, where he met British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to discuss allies during World War II.
Blue Origin's New Shepherd rocket successfully launched on its 14th flight from Launch Site One, Texas.
David Jones changed his name to David Bowie and released his first single, 'Can't Help Thinking About Me.'
Jennifer Lopez scored her first UK No.1 single with 'Love Don't Cost A Thing.'
The Today Show aired for the first time on NBC-TV with Dave Garroway and Jack Lescoulie as hosts.