The US aired its first-ever TV commercial.
The ad was by Bulova Watch Co and cost just $9!
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Sony's iconic Walkman first went on sale in Japan.
The UK returned Hong Kong's control back to China after 156 years of British rule.
Tesla Motors was incorporated in Palo Alto, California, US.
King Louis I of Holland abdicated in favor of his son Napoléon Louis.
The Communist Party of China was founded with Chen Duxiu as the leader.
