The first game of the Negro National League was played at Washington Park in Indianapolis.
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The Writers Guild of America went on strike after a labor dispute.
The first-ever magazine issue of 'Good Housekeeping' was published.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game was copyrighted.
The Battle of Berlin ended, with German forces conceding as the Soviet army took Berlin.
The Stanley Cup Finals took place with the Toronto Maple Leafs beating the Montreal Canadiens.
