The film and television production and distribution studio Paramount Pictures was founded.
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Mohandas Gandhi started a 21-day fast.
Dr. John Pemberton sold the first Coca-Cola at Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.
The first Westminster dog show took place.
Smallpox eradication was certified.
The British runner, Henry Barrett, ran a world record marathon at 2 hours, 42 minutes, and 31 seconds in the Polytechnic Marathon in London.