A national strike began in the United States, calling for an eight-hour workday instead of 12 hours.
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General Mills introduced Cheerios.
The Acts of Union were passed, officially uniting England and Scotland as one country.
The Empire State Building opened.
Despite running out of oxygen, Jim Whittaker became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
The Beatles performed their final show in England at Empire Pool in Wembley, London.
