Automatic street lights first appeared in New Milford, Connecticut, US.
This marked the end for manual street lights.
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The first commercial helicopter, Sikorsky S51, had its first test flight.
Hurricane Carol hit Connecticut and Rhode Island.
The first ballistic missile submarine was launched from Groton, Connecticut, US.
One of America's oldest documented highways was completed on this day in Connecticut, USA.
Sandwich restaurant Subway was founded in Bridgeport, Connecticut, US.
