Billboard started publishing the top album charts list with the King Cole Trio as the first #1.
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Dr. Bernard Fantus and his team opened the very first 'blood bank' in Cook County Hospital, Chicago, US.
The first installment of 'The Godfather,' starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, premiered in New York City.
The very first .com domain was registered.
Maine became the 23rd state to join the United States of America.
Robert Foster made a world record for holding his breath underwater.
