Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, more commonly known as SpaceX, was founded by Elon Musk.
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The Hindenburg zeppelin caught fire and was destroyed while attempting to dock in New Jersey.
The Sack of Rome occurred.
The first issue of the New York Herald was published by James Gordon Bennett, costing 1 cent per issue.
Both Michael Jackson and the Bee Gees were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Bob Hope performed his first United Service Organization show at California's March Field for service members and their families.
