Sputnik 1 became Earth’s first artificial satellite to go into orbit.
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The first complete English Bible translation was published.
The second largest cash robbery in US history was committed.
The Orient Express started its first journey from Paris to Istanbul.
The musical 'Sometime' put on its first performance at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway, New York City, US.
Pope John Paul IV visited New York, becoming the first Pope to visit the Western Hemisphere.
