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US officially recognizes Mexico as an independent nation.
First Canadian coins introduced, including 1, 5, 10, and 20 cent pieces.
'Tide' laundry detergent is introduced.
First prototype of the hovercraft patented by Christopher Cockerell.
Frank Sinatra, Jr. returned after his father paid a $240,000 ransom.
Apple's initial public offering, later becoming the first US company valued at $1 trillion.
Japanese Maglev train builders claim world speed record at 332 MPH.
China builds 88 out of the world's 143 skyscrapers in 2018, a record for any country. View Post → /events/china-builds-88-skyscrapers-in-2018Link Preview
Bob Barker, American game show host, is born.
Frank Sinatra, American singer and actor, is born.
Washington, D.C., established as the capital of the United States.
George Grant patents the wooden golf tee.
Da Vinci notebook sells for over $5 million.
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