Ferrari secured its first Grand Prix victory at the 1951 British Grand Prix.
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English composer Henry Purcell was appointed organist of the Chapel Royal, London.
Harper Lee's second novel, 'Go Set a Watchman,' was published.
American outlaw Billy the Kid, also known as William H, Bonney was shot dead by police.
Batman's 'The Dark Knight' premiered in London.
Alpinists reached the summit of Matterhorn for the first time.
