Seven armed men attempted to assassinate Bob Marley while he was on break from rehearsal.
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The first pizza party was held in space.
State troopers in Victoria, Australia, killed more than 30 gold miners at the Battle of the Eureka Stockade.
The 70th anniversary of NATO was marked by a gathering in London of world leaders, followed by a reception by Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.
Neon lighting was first demonstrated at the Paris Motor Show by Georges Claude.
The original PlayStation was launched in Japan.