1871
Jouranlist and explorer Henry Stanley found the missing David Livingstone in Central Africa and made his famous comment, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"
1928
Hirohito was crowned Emperor of Japan.
1951
The first long distance telephone call without operator assistance took place.
1969
Sesame Street premiered on PBS TV.
1970
The Great Wall of China opened to the world for tourism.
1982
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial opened in Washington, DC.
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