1890
Nellie Bly bested Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days by completing her circumnavigation in 72 days.
1890
United Mine Workers of America was founded.
1915
Alexander Graham Bell inaugurated transcontinental telephone service.
1924
The first Winter Olympic games opened at Chamonix, France.
1961
President John F. Kennedy held the first presidential news conference carried live on radio and television.
1971
Charles Manson was found guilty of murdering Sharon Tate and six others.
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