The David Letterman Show aired its first episode on NBC-TV.
It ran for 90 episodes and concluded on October 24, 1980.
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The US Congress announced the United States Government Publishing Office formation.
Britain voted to leave the European Union.
John Jacob Astor established the Pacific Fur Company.
Duo Wiley Post and Harold Catty started their 15,474-mile around the world flight from Long Island, New York.
Civil Rights marchers in Canton, Mississippi, were dispersed by tear gas during the 'March Against Fear.'
