Prince Philip of Edinburgh opened Britain’s first planetarium at Madame Tussaud’s in London.
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The last male northern white rhinoceros died.
Spin magazine first hit the shelves, featuring Madonna on the cover.
Water-bearing minerals were discovered on Mars by NASA's Curiosity Rover.
The first Women's World Championship Ice Hockey Tournament took place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
The SS Georgiana, the largest ship in the Confederate States Navy, was sunk on her maiden voyage.
