NASA’s Explorer 49 was launched into Earth’s orbit to research long-range radio waves within the Milky Way.
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Robber John Dillinger stole $10,000 in his first robbery at a bank in New Carlisle, Ohio.
Italy declared war on France and Britain.
The last episode of David Lynch's original Twin Peaks aired.
Swedish company Saab, previously known for making aircraft, produced their first automobile.
The first class of students graduated from the United States Naval Academy.