The English transport ship Duke William sank in the North Atlantic, killing over 360 people.
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The Beatles signed on with their first formal manager, Brian Epstein.
Pope Celestine V resigned after just five months in the job to return to his life as an ascetic hermit.
The first music store in America was opened in Philadelphia by Michael Hillegas.
The clip-on tie was designed.
Driving Miss Daisy, directed by Bruce Beresford, was released.
