Neon lighting was first demonstrated at the Paris Motor Show by Georges Claude.
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The Grand Union Flag flew for the first time with the commissioning of the USS Alfred.
Seven armed men attempted to assassinate Bob Marley while he was on break from rehearsal.
The 7-year old Ryan of 'Ryan Toysreview' was announced as the year's highest-paid YouTube star earning $22 million.
The 70th anniversary of NATO was marked by a gathering in London of world leaders, followed by a reception by Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.
NASA lost radio contact with the Mars Polar Lander moments before the spacecraft entered the Martian atmosphere.
