Soviet leader Joseph Stalin died in his home after suffering from a stroke.
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Willcom announced the world's smallest and lightest phone.
The Boston Massacre occurred.
Country music stars Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, and Hawkshaw Hawkins all perished in an airplane crash.
Led Zeppelin started their first tour at Ulster Hall, Belfast, UK.
Nikola Tesla tried to explain how the phenomenon of ball lightning works.
