The Second Battle of Newbury was fought in the English Civil War.
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The first successful operation of conjoined twins joined at the head was completed in New Delhi, India.
ABC premiered Walt Disney's first TV show, 'Disneyland.'
Englishman William Penn founded Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
James Dean's most acclaimed movie, 'Rebel Without a Cause,' was released in the US.
Inventor Fred Waller patented the aquaplane, which would become water skis.