The Melbourne cable tramway system opened the Victoria Bridge line in Melbourne, Australia.
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The second Earl Grey, famous for his tea brand, became Prime Minister of Britain.
Riots broke out between Muslims and Christians, in Nigeria, over the Miss World Competition, which killed around 250 and left over 10,000 people homeless.
Carl J.E. Eliason, from Sayner, Wisconsin, was awarded his patent for the 'motor toboggan,' the world's first motorized snow vehicle.
Angela Merkel became the first female Chancellor of Germany.
Neil Simon's play 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' opened at Richard Rodger's New York City theatre.
