Edgar the Peaceful, noted for his peacekeeping, became King of England.
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Sony released the world's first CD player in Japan.
A large explosion above the Pacific Ocean turned out to be a meteorite.
Newark Liberty International Airport opened, becoming the first airport in the New York City metropolitan area.
Mass murderer, Stephen Paddock, shot dead 59 people and injured 869 while firing at 22,000 concertgoers in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
The Ford Motor Company shipped the first Ford Model T to a customer.
