Volkswagen launched the Flying Tiger, its first working prototype flying car.
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The first taxicab service started operating in Tokyo, Japan.
Nelson Mandela returned to South Africa and was arrested for illegally leaving the country.
Flagellation, also known as flogging, whipping, or lashing, was banned by the US Army.
Foundations were placed on Bedloe's Island, New York City, to become home of the Statue of Liberty.
English explorer Humphrey Gilbert claimed Newfoundland for the British crown.
