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Japan and Russia declares war after Japan's surprise attack on Russian fleet at Port Arthur which disabled 7 Russain warships
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Britain's 1st modern and largest battleship "HMS Dreadnought" launched
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Ink paste manufactured for 1st time by Standard Ink Company
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New Delhi becomes capital of India
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Delivery of 1st singing telegram (Postal Telegram Co New York City)
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WW II peace treaties signed
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Elvis Presley records "Heartbreak Hotel" for RCA
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Tornado in St. Louis kills 19 and injures 265
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25th Amendment (Presidential Disability and Succession) in effect
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U.S. performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site