Jack Ruby’s gun, which was used to kill Lee Harvey Oswald, sold for $220,000 in an auction.
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A devastating tsunami and earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean.
Judy Garland made her show business debut.
Jack Johnson became the first African American to win the world heavyweight boxing title.
After taking the world of technology by storm, the PC was named TIME's Man of the Year.
Mark Messier was suspended for ten games for starting a fight with Jamie Macoun and breaking his cheekbone.