Marie and Pierre Curie announced their discovery of radium.
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JonBenét Ramsey was found dead.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill establishing the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day in the US.
Jimi Hendrix wrote 'Purple Haze' backstage at the Upper Cut Club, London.
Judy Garland made her show business debut.
The largest strike in South Korean history began.
