The cornerstone of the White House was laid, marking the first day of construction.
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The American drama film 'All About Eve,' by Joseph L. Mankiewicz starring Bette Davis, premiered in the US.
All 33 miners trapped after a mining accident in Chile were rescued after being stuck underground for 69 days.
Nero began his reign as Roman Emperor at the age of 16, as his predecessor Claudius died from suspicious circumstances.
Cellular mobile phone service was made available to the American public for the first time.
A painting called 'Abstraktes' by Gerhard Richter sold for a record $34 million.
