New York City modernized its subway by starting its first unmanned trains.
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The famous elephant called Topsy was executed at Luna Park, Coney Island, in New York.
The Soviet spacecraft Luna I became the first to pass the moon.
The world's largest building at the time opened in Dubai.
Elvis Presley recorded his first demo for 'It Wouldn't Be The Same Without You' and 'I'll Never Stand In Your Way.'
The rapper Vanilla Ice was arrested and spent a night in jail after a row with his wife, which led to ripping out her hair.
