Prince Philip of Edinburgh opened Britain’s first planetarium at Madame Tussaud’s in London.
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The SS Georgiana, the largest ship in the Confederate States Navy, was sunk on her maiden voyage.
The first Women's World Championship Ice Hockey Tournament took place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
The Second Iraq War began after an airstrike took place in the country by combined US and British forces.
The last male northern white rhinoceros died.
The portrait of Rembrandt's son, 'Titus,' was purchased at auction for $2.2 million.
