Charles I dissolved the Parliament of England, which was the start of the eleven-year period known as the Personal Rule.
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In France, 1,099 miners lost their lives in what is known as Europe's worst mining disaster.
After seven months of travel, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter arrived safely to Mars.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered at the Belasco Theater, New York City, US, and ran for 45 performances.
The Incredible Hulk TV series premiered on CBC starring Bill Bixby.
Mahatma Gandhi was sentenced to six years in prison for his civil disobedience during a protest.