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Justin I names nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor.
Ruins of Pompeii rediscovered by Rocque Joaquin de Alcubierre.
Oliver Pollock creates the '$' symbol.
Cincinnati employs first US fulltime professional firefighters.
First dishwashing machine marketed in Chicago.
The Wrigley Company founded in Chicago, Illinois.
Royal Canadian Air Force formed.
Earthquake devastates Managua, Nicaragua, kills 2,000.
Charles 'Lucky' Luciano arrested on a warrant from New York.
'Big Bang' theory proposed by Alpher, Bethe, and Gamow.
Nixon signs bill limiting cigarette ads from Jan 1, 1971.
Japan allows its citizens to own gold.
Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs found Apple Computer.
7 wealthiest nations agree on $24B aid for former USSR.
Howard Stern's show begins transmitting to Rochester, NY.
69-year-old Gordie Howe plays AHL game with Syracuse Crunch.
WrestleMania XVII: 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin beats The Rock.
Google introduces Gmail, met with skepticism due to launch date.
Methane detected on Mars by ESA's Mars Express orbiter.
US online sales overtake retail sales for the first time.
Volcano Unsen in Japan erupts killing about 53,000. /events/volcano-unsen-japanLink Preview
U.S. Air Force Academy formed in Colorado.
April Fools’ tradition popularized.
Marvin Gaye shot and killed by his father.
Alaskan earthquake triggers massive tsunami.