Dr. Bernard Fantus and his team opened the very first “blood bank” in Cook County Hospital, Chicago, US.
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Explorer Christopher Columbus wrote a letter about his travels to the New World.
The musical 'My Fair Lady' had its first performance on Broadway in New York City.
Maine became the 23rd state to join the United States of America.
The first installment of 'The Godfather,' starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, premiered in New York City.
Mikhail Gorbachev was elected as the Soviet Union's first President.