A V-2 rocket captured the first photograph of Earth from outer space.
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British astronomer William Lassell discovered two of Uranus' moons, Ariel and Umbriel.
Iceland's Prime Minister joined thousands of women on strike to protest gender inequality.
The final commercial Concorde flight took place between New York and London Heathrow.
People in South Asia witnessed a total eclipse that lasted 2 minutes and 9 seconds.
Folklore states that injured soldier Gil Pérez was mysteriously transported from the Philippines to Mexico City.
