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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Hitler had his first and only tour of Paris, ticking Eiffel Tower and Napoleon's grave off his bucket list.
The Nintendo 64 went on sale in Japan three months before hitting US shelves.
John Jacob Astor established the Pacific Fur Company.
Sonic the Hedgehog was released for the Sega Genesis in North America.
Canada's Banff National Park became the nation’s first national park.
