On his second voyage, explorer Captain James Cook became the first to cross the Antarctic Circle.
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Popeye the Sailor Man made his first appearance.
The first Duke of Wellington became Commander in Chief, making him the professional head of the British Army.
For the first time in history, all 50 states of America celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday.
The Chevrolet Corvette sports car was presented for the first time at GM Motorama Auto Show in New York.
Bohemia adopted the Gregorian Calendar.
