The British TV series “The Office” first aired on the BBC.
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British Princess Elizabeth got engaged to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten.
Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley & Comets reached #1 on the US singles charts.
The first-ever Wimbledon Championship began.
Comic-Con celebrated its 48th yearly event in San Diego.
Andy Warhol presented his artwork for the first time at the Ferus Gallery, Los Angeles, US.
