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1949 - Steamer Noronic burns at pier killing 128 (Toronto, Canada).

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1950 - San Francisco 49ers (formerly AAFC) play first NFL game, lose 21-17.

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1952 - In the USA, "I am an American Day" and "Constitution Day" renamed "Citizenship Day".

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1953 - First successful separation of Siamese twins.

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1954 - Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano knocks out Ezzard Charles in eight rounds.

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1955 - Birth of Rita Rudner; comedienne (Funny People).

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1956 - Television is first broadcast in Australia.

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1956 - New York Yankees clinch pennant #22 on Mickey Mantle's 50th homer of the year.

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1957 - Malasya joins the United Nations.

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1957 - Scott Crossfield takes X-15 up for first powered flight.

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