Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townshend performed an epic battle of the guitars.
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Sir Winston Churchill gave his famous 'Finest Hour' speech in the House of Commons.
David Tennant was seen for the first time on Doctor Who.
The world's first stealth-oriented aircraft, the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, took its first flight.
The Rus' Khaganate started the Siege of Constantinople.
Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo.
