Arthur Schawlow & Charles Townes was granted the first patent for a laser.
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Aston Villa's director, William McGregor, formed the English Football League.
The Beatles released their very first album, 'Please Please Me.'
The first God of War game was released for the PlayStation 2 to the North American market.
Karl Wallenda of The Flying Wallendas died after falling off a tightrope between two hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line became the world's first scheduled flight.
