Tower Bridge officially opened in London.
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The first Chevrolet Corvette was manufactured in the US.
The Nazi Party killed around 1,000 people, which became known as the 'Night of Long Knives.'
Robert H. Lawrence, Jr. was selected as the first African-American astronaut.
Charles Blondin became the first person to cross Niagara Falls by walking across a tightrope.
Charles J. Guiteau was hung until dead for the assassination of US President James A. Garfield.
