The animated mystery-comedy “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!” first aired on CBS.
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The Soviet Union's Luna 2 space probe became the first spacecraft to reach the moon's surface.
Swiss engineer George de Mestral patented velcro.
'Uncle Sam' became the official nickname of the United States.
The legal drama TV series 'Law & Order' aired for the first time on NBC.
Elton John released the single 'Candle in the Wind' as a tribute to Princess Diana of Wales.
