Queen Victoria took to the throne during her coronation on this day at Westminster Abbey, London.
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New York City Police raided Stonewall Inn gay bar and handled patrons and employees roughly.
Fifty-one concealed immigrants were found dead inside an abandoned truck on the road in San Antonio, Texas.
Mercedes and Benz merged to form the brand name Mercedes-Benz.
The first private research atomic reactor opened in Chicago, Illinois, US.
The first Hughes Communications Galaxy satellite was launched into orbit.
