The Yellowstone National Park Protection Act went into law, making it the first National Park in the world.
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Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin was found semi-conscious after suffering from a stroke.
Captain America issue #1 comic was published by Timely Comics (which later became Marvel).
Ohio became the 17th state to join the United States of America.
The first United States Census was authorized.
MAC Cosmetics makeup brand was founded in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.