The English explorer Verney Cameron became the first European to cross Africa from east to west.
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Hilary Clinton made history when she became the first-ever First Lady to win a seat for the Democrats in the Senate.
The popular Christmas comedy movie, Elf, was released in the USA.
Paris barred women from legally wearing pants.
President Eisenhower won his second term with the most significant Republican win since Abraham Lincoln's in 1860.
RedOctane released Guitar Hero for PlayStation 2 in North America.
