Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, more commonly known as SpaceX, was founded by Elon Musk.
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The world's first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, was used in a public postal system in the United Kingdom.
United States President Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act of 1960.
On the passing of his father, Edward VII, George V became the King of Great Britain, Ireland, and all its overseas territories.
The Hindenburg zeppelin caught fire and was destroyed while attempting to dock in New Jersey.
The first issue of the New York Herald was published by James Gordon Bennett, costing 1 cent per issue.