The British singer Cliff Richard was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
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Sid Meier's Civilization IV was made available to PC players in North America.
The Battle of Balaclava took place during the Crimean War.
London's last horse-drawn omnibus trip went from London Bridge Station to Moorgate.
The original American horror film ''Halloween” premiered in Kansas City, Missouri, US.
John Hancock became the first Governor of Massachusetts after winning 90% of the votes in the Massachusetts Constitution.
