The Beatles performed their final show in England at Empire Pool in Wembley, London.
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The All-China Federation of Trade Unions was founded.
Crown Prince Naruhito became the Emperor of Japan following his father's abdication.
A national strike began in the United States, calling for an eight-hour workday instead of 12 hours.
Mr. Potato Head was officially released, originally only consisting of the accessories which were stuck in an actual potato.
Construction started on Chicago's first-ever skyscraper for the Home Insurance Company of New York.
