The Moulin Rouge cabaret opened its doors in Paris for the first time.
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Instagram was launched and gained 25,000 users on its first day.
The American epic historical drama movie 'Spartacus' premiered in New York City.
A gunman killed 38 people in a daycare center in Thailand.
Dr. Albert Sabin announced his oral vaccine against polio was ready to test.
'The Jazz Singer' was released. It was the first motion picture with pre-recorded dialogue, revolutionizing the movie industry.