Queen Victoria sends a transatlantic telegram to US President James Buchanan via the newly laid Atlantic cable. The message took over 16 hours to transmit, marking a milestone in global communication.
Baseball legend George Herman 'Babe' Ruth dies of cancer in New York City at the age of 53. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players in history.
A Canadian filmmaker known for his work in the science fiction and epic genres, directing landmark films such as 'The Terminator,' 'Aliens,' 'Titanic,' and 'Avatar.' He is renowned for pushing technological boundaries in filmmaking.
Elvis Presley, the 'King of Rock and Roll', dies at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee, at age 42. His death triggered a global outpouring of grief from millions of fans.