Nike was founded.
Originally called Blue Ribbon Sports, the company officially became Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971.
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The first-ever Emmy Awards were presented at the Hollywood Athletic Club in Los Angeles.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, became the first place in the US to add fluoride to its water supply in a bid to improve oral health.
The world's first Winter Olympics took place in Chamonix, France.
Walt Disney's animation '101 Dalmatians' was released in theaters.
David Beckham & Victoria Beckham got engaged.
