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.
The final episode of 'Friends' aired.
United States President Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act of 1960.
