Digging began to make way for the construction of the Eiffel Tower, Paris.
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Pan American Airways made the first commercial flight of the Boeing 707 from New York City to Paris.
The first daily passenger air service began, going from London to Paris.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris received its 150 millionth visitor.
The Basilica of St Denis in Paris was completed and dedicated.
The first radio message to go across the Atlantic Ocean was sent from Virginia to Paris.
