Henry Bliss became the first person killed in an automobile accident in the United States.
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The first electric car charging network debuted in Estonia.
The Chevrolet Corvette sports car was presented for the first time at GM Motorama Auto Show in New York.
The American Motors Corporation, best known for creating the Jeep, was bought out by Chrysler.
Elon Musk revealed Tesla's first electric cyber truck with shatterproof windows.
The first traffic lights were installed in London.