The world’s first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, was used in a public postal system in the United Kingdom.
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Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, more commonly known as SpaceX, was founded by Elon Musk.
British man, Roger Bannister, became the first athlete to run one mile in less than four minutes.
Bob Hope performed his first United Service Organization show at California's March Field for service members and their families.
Both Michael Jackson and the Bee Gees were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
On the passing of his father, Edward VII, George V became the King of Great Britain, Ireland, and all its overseas territories.
