Elvis Presley performed his final performance in Indianapolis, Indiana, US.
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Karl Benz patented the gasoline-operated motor car.
Musical 'Grease' opened at the New London Theatre.
The first Harry Potter book, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone,' hit the shelves in the UK.
Charlie Chaplin's silent movie 'The Gold Rush' was released.
William IV became king of The United Kingdom and Hanover until his death in 1837.
