The first telephone directory was issued, which consisted of a single card with 50 names and addresses in Connecticut, USA.
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The first commercial helicopter, Sikorsky S51, had its first test flight.
One of America's oldest documented highways was completed on this day in Connecticut, USA.
The first ballistic missile submarine was launched from Groton, Connecticut, US.
Connecticut became the 5th state to join the United States of America.
Automatic street lights first appeared in New Milford, Connecticut, US.