The Australian Labor Party led the world’s first Labor Government.
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NASA launched the Explorer 11 satellite atop a Juno II rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Hawaii recorded its hottest day ever at 100°F.
Michael Jordan married his second wife, Yvette Prieto, at Palm Beach, Florida, US.
Pripyat and surrounding areas were evacuated due to the Chernobyl disaster.
Beethoven composed his famous short piano piece, 'Für Elise.'