Cliff Richard and The Drifters’ single “Living Doll” reached number one in the UK charts and stayed there for six weeks.
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Nobleman John Komnenos the Fat attempted to steal the imperial throne from Alexios III Angelos.
Disney bought Capital Cities, ABC, and ESPN for $19 billion.
Christchurch, New Zealand, became the colony's first city by royal charter.
Michael Phelps broke the world record for the most medals won at the Olympics.
The Royal Navy began rationing rum.