The USSR launched the Sputnik III.
This satellite was carrying a variety of tools for geophysical research.
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Magnus Hirschfeld founded the Scientific-Humanitarian Committee in Berlin.
The world's first Mcdonald's opened in San Bernardino, California.
After being under US military authority, the island of Okinawa reverted back to Japanese control.
Ellen Church became the first female airline stewardess aboard a Boeing Air Transport flight from San Francisco to Chicago.
Mickey Mouse appeared in his first cartoon.
