Dr. Bernard Fantus and his team opened the very first “blood bank” in Cook County Hospital, Chicago, US.
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Jimi Hendrix was declared the ''most spectacular guitarist in the world" by LIFE magazine.
The musical 'My Fair Lady' had its first performance on Broadway in New York City.
Robert Foster made a world record for holding his breath underwater.
The very first .com domain was registered.
Maine became the 23rd state to join the United States of America.