The first Duke of Wellington became Commander in Chief, making him the professional head of the British Army.
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NASA successfully launched the experimental CTS Hermes satellite atop a Delta 2914 rocket.
The underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 ended.
Legendary band Blondie released their debut single 'X-Offender.'
Auschwitz concentration camp evacuated 56,000 prisoners.
The Chevrolet Corvette sports car was presented for the first time at GM Motorama Auto Show in New York.