Nike was founded.
Originally called Blue Ribbon Sports, the company officially became Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971.
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Spilled coconut water caused a stampede that killed more than 258 people in India.
Claudius became the Roman Emperor.
Charles Wilkes discovered Antarctica during an American Naval Expedition.
Walt Disney's animation '101 Dalmatians' was released in theaters.
Robert Williams became the first recorded person to be killed by a robot in the US.
