The Prussian Confederation was formed.
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The first telephone directory was issued, which consisted of a single card with 50 names and addresses in Connecticut, USA.
Russia declared the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic as independent states.
Edwin Land presented his Polaroid photo product, the world's first instant photos, in New York City.
The first issue of 'The New Yorker' was published.
Gerald Holtom presented his peace symbol design to the British Direct Action Committee, who accepted it immediately.