Dr. John Pemberton sold the first Coca-Cola at Jacobs’ Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The film and television production and distribution studio Paramount Pictures was founded.
The first Westminster dog show took place.
Jim ''Catfish" Hunter of the Oakland Athletics pitched the ninth perfect game, defeating the Minnesota Twins (4-0).
The New Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain was the world's first modern roller coaster to include a vertical loop.
Mohandas Gandhi started a 21-day fast.
