British man, Roger Bannister, became the first athlete to run one mile in less than four minutes.
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Both Michael Jackson and the Bee Gees were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, more commonly known as SpaceX, was founded by Elon Musk.
On the passing of his father, Edward VII, George V became the King of Great Britain, Ireland, and all its overseas territories.
Bob Hope performed his first United Service Organization show at California's March Field for service members and their families.
The Hindenburg zeppelin caught fire and was destroyed while attempting to dock in New Jersey.
