During tests, Virgin Galactic’s experimental spaceplane, VSS Enterprise, crashed into the Mojave Desert.
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The Statue of Unity in India was officially completed making it the world's tallest statue at 597 ft (182 m).
The American psychological thriller 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane' with Joan Crawford and Bette Davis was released.
The Big Cat, aka Earl Lloyd, became the first African-American to play in the NBA.
The Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, was assassinated.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) stated that the world's population had reached seven billion.