Amazon announced the acquisition of film studio Metro Goldwyn Mayer for $8.45 billion.
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Arthur C. Clarke was knighted.
NASA's Apollo 10 mission returned to earth after successfully testing all possible elements of a Moon landing.
Norway's deadliest fire happened when Grue's church burned down, killing one hundred and thirteen people inside.
The Beatles released their eighth album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Lisa Marie, Elvis Presley's daughter, married Michael Jackson. However, they divorced after four years.
