Volkswagen launched the Flying Tiger, its first working prototype flying car.
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Flagellation, also known as flogging, whipping, or lashing, was banned by the US Army.
The Soviet spacecraft Mars 6 was launched.
The Ambato earthquake destroyed fifty towns in Ecuador and killed over 6,000 people.
The first taxicab service started operating in Tokyo, Japan.
Foundations were placed on Bedloe's Island, New York City, to become home of the Statue of Liberty.