A world record speed of 6635 mph was achieved by Richard Noble in his jet-powered automobile Thrust II, in Nevada 

The USSR's Sputnik I, the first space satellite, was launched 

Arthur Whitten Brown, pioneer aviator, dies 

Britain's first public escalator was switched on, at London's Earl's Court underground station 

First public elevator (Londons Earls Court Metro Station) 

Orville Wright became the first to fly an aircraft for over 33 minutes 

First day of New York City subway, 350,000 people ride 91 mile tracks 

Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure Problem of Thor Bridge (BG)