Jack Ruby’s gun, which was used to kill Lee Harvey Oswald, sold for $220,000 in an auction.
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The largest strike in South Korean history began.
Judy Garland made her show business debut.
James H Mason patented the first US coffee percolator.
Jack Johnson became the first African American to win the world heavyweight boxing title.
Jimi Hendrix wrote 'Purple Haze' backstage at the Upper Cut Club, London.
