The second Earl Grey, famous for his tea brand, became Prime Minister of Britain.
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American country singer Toby Keith released his single 'How Do You Like Me Now?!'
Neil Simon's play 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' opened at Richard Rodger's New York City theatre.
Riots broke out between Muslims and Christians, in Nigeria, over the Miss World Competition, which killed around 250 and left over 10,000 people homeless.
YouTube Live had the largest viewed broadcast ever, with guest artists performing from San Francisco and Tokyo.
Carl J.E. Eliason, from Sayner, Wisconsin, was awarded his patent for the 'motor toboggan,' the world's first motorized snow vehicle.
