Frenchman Jean-Pierre Blanchard and American John Jeffries travel from Dover, England to Calais, France in a gas balloon, becoming the first togreen-white-red tricolour as official flag. It is the birthday of the flag of Italy.

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Both Harvey and I like to keep in touch with Carol. We try to see her at least once a month, because she's got a drive-Up ATM window at her house. And we like to go and pick up some cash.

Tim Conway

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1930

Mickey Mouse comic strip makes first appearance.