America built the first rocket to reach an altitude of 50 miles (80 km).
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The iconic Niagara Falls waterfall ran out of water during a drought.
Four people died, and at least twenty were injured in a terrorist attack near the Houses of Parliament in London.
Karl Wallenda of The Flying Wallendas died after falling off a tightrope between two hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The Beatles released their very first album, 'Please Please Me.'
Arthur Schawlow & Charles Townes was granted the first patent for a laser.
