Winston Churchill fell ill with pneumonia.
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The first commercial helicopter, Sikorsky S51, had its first test flight.
The first known British check was written for the amount of £400.
Reality documentary The Apprentice (UK) premiered with businessman Lord Alan Sugar as the leading judge.
Egyptian King Tutankhamun's coffin was discovered.
Iceland's first football club, Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkurv (Reykjavík Football Club), was founded.
