- 1972: U.S. President Richard Nixon embarks on his historic visit to China, marking a significant step towards normalizing relations between the two countries after decades of tension.
- 1965: Civil rights leader Malcolm X is assassinated in Harlem, New York City, leaving a lasting impact on the civil rights movement and sparking discussions around racial justice and activism.
- 1924: American writer and critic Robert Penn Warren, known for his novels and poems, is born.
- 1878: The world's first telephone directory is issued in New Haven, Connecticut, marking the early stages of communication technology development.
- 1848: The Communist Manifesto, authored by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, is published, outlining their critique of capitalism and advocating for a communist society.
In 1994, this popular toy was created by Japanese company Bandai and quickly became a worldwide sensation. In what city was it initially sold and what was its original purpose?