74-year-old Erramatti Mangamma became the world’s oldest mother after giving birth to twins in India.
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The Voyager 1 Space Probe was launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida.
NASA's Discovery Space Shuttle landed in California after completing its maiden voyage.
Western Australia became the last Australian state to abolish capital punishment.
William Cecil inaugurated himself as English minister of foreign affairs.
The Reign of Terror occurred in France, where many massacres and public executions happened during the French Revolution.
