The people of Colombia declared their independence from Spain.
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Single 'In-a-gadda-da-vida' by Iron Butterfly became the first heavy metal song to hit the charts.
Apollo 11 landed on the Moon with astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins.
South Korea elected Syngman Rhee as their first president.
London Euston railway station officially opened.
Adolf Hitler survived an assassination attempt.