The Ottoman forces took over Cairo, Egypt.
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The United States received its first elephant.
Simpsons voice actor Hank Azaria apologized for voicing Apu for 30 years.
The world's first satellite navigation system, Transit 1-B, was successfully launched from the US.
The director of the CIA launched Project MKUltra, the US' top secret mind control program.
George Westinghouse Jr. patented steam power brake devices in the US.
