The Moulin Rouge cabaret opened its doors in Paris for the first time.
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'The Jazz Singer' was released. It was the first motion picture with pre-recorded dialogue, revolutionizing the movie industry.
The American epic historical drama movie 'Spartacus' premiered in New York City.
Pope Benedict XVI's butler, Paolo Gabriele, was convicted and jailed for 18 months for leaking confidential documents.
A gunman killed 38 people in a daycare center in Thailand.
The first American Chess Congress started in New York.
