The first-ever inaugural US National Championship for tennis occurred in Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
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John F. Kennedy marries Jacqueline Bouvier in Newport, Rhode Island.
Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island, arrived from England in the Massachusetts Bay Colony to become a minister in a Boston church.
Hasbro was founded as Hassenfeld Brothers in Providence, Rhode Island.
The world's first roller skating rink opened in Rhode Island.
Hurricane Carol hit Connecticut and Rhode Island.
