Prince Philip of Edinburgh opened Britain’s first planetarium at Madame Tussaud’s in London.
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Wendy's became the world's second best-selling hamburger chain, overtaking Burger King.
The first Women's World Championship Ice Hockey Tournament took place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
David Bowie got married.
The last male northern white rhinoceros died.
The Second Iraq War began after an airstrike took place in the country by combined US and British forces.