Event:
In an effort to repair strained relations after news reports cite the U.S. spied on Chancellor Angela Merke's cell phone, President Barack Obama congratulates the Chancellor on the formation of her new cabinet, and invites her to Washington
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1958 PanAm flies 1st transatlantic jet trip - New York to Paris
1957 Vatican Radio begins broadcasting
1941 U.S. savings bonds go on sale
1863 Worldwide Red Cross organized in Geneva
