Armenia declared its independence from the Soviet Union.
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India became the fourth nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the Moon.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) was founded with 147 churches from 44 countries.
The Albert Bridge opened in London, England.
Scottish knight William Wallace was executed for treason by being hung, drawn, and quartered by order of King Edward I of England.
During the French Revolution, a mass levy was adopted, making it compulsory for any able-bodied men aged 18 to 25 to join military service.
