The world’s longest traffic jam from Lyon to Paris, France, extended a lengthy 104 miles (167 km).
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Volkswagen stopped production of the old VW Beetle.
The Ford Motor Company announced that it would begin an eight-hour workday as well as provide a living wage for workers who would receive $5 a day.
A fire broke out at the top of the famous iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
Ford Mustang went on sale for the first time.
General Motors bought the Chevrolet Motor Company of Delaware.
