The Iraqi Army was formed.
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An energy crisis in the USA prompted President Nixon to initiate daylight saving time four months early.
The Thaicom 6 satellite was launched into Earth’s orbit atop SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.
A state of emergency was declared in California after a gas leak.
New Mexico became the 47th state to join the United States of America.
Pan American Airlines completed its first round the world commercial trip.
