American inventor Isaac Singer revolutionized the textile industry with his patented sewing machine.
Henry Ford's company introduced the first Model T car, revolutionizing the automobile industry.
‘Wings’, one of only two silent films - the other being 'The Artist' in 2011 - to win an Oscar for best picture, opens starring Clara Bow.
In a historic match at the 1948 London Olympics, India secured their 4th consecutive field hockey gold medal against Great Britain.
Baseball legend Mickey Mantle made history by hitting his 10th and final switch-hit home run, one of which soared an impressive 502 feet.
IBM unveiled its first PC, revolutionising the tech industry. This move opened up new possibilities in personal computing.
Metallica released their fifth album, titled "Metallica," which debuted at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart.
British author Salman Rushdie was attacked and repeatedly stabbed on stage. This occurred just before his lecture in New York.