The Everly Brothers broke up after Phil Avery smashed guitar and stormed off stage.
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The French Revolution began when the Parisians invaded Bastille Prison.
Harper Lee's second novel, 'Go Set a Watchman,' was published.
Dr. Benjamin Spock's book 'Common Sense Book of Baby & Child Care' was published.
English composer Henry Purcell was appointed organist of the Chapel Royal, London.
Alpinists reached the summit of Matterhorn for the first time.