1) The first sound film, "The Jazz Singer," was released in 1927 and marked the transition from silent movies to "talkies."

2) The first modern Olympic marathon race was held at the 1896 Olympics in Athens and has since become one of the most iconic and challenging events in athletics.

3) Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) allow individuals to perform banking transactions, such as withdrawing cash, outside of traditional bank branches.

4) Elvis Presley, often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll," has sold over one billion records worldwide.