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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