The French ship named Aurore transported the first African slaves from Senegambia, West Africa, to Louisiana, US.
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The US celebrated the opening of its very first drive-in cinema.
Betty White received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host.
Alaska Airlines started operating.
Henry W. Seely patented the electric iron in the US.
Xi'an, China, introduced a pedestrian lane for people who walk while looking at their phones.