British man, Roger Bannister, became the first athlete to run one mile in less than four minutes.
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The Sack of Rome occurred.
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, more commonly known as SpaceX, was founded by Elon Musk.
Bob Hope performed his first United Service Organization show at California's March Field for service members and their families.
United States President Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act of 1960.
Both Michael Jackson and the Bee Gees were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
