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.
Mother Teresa arrived in India to help some of the country's poorest.
Pan American Airlines completed its first round the world commercial trip.
New Mexico became the 47th state to join the United States of America.
A first-of-its-kind boxing match took place to settle a feud between a butler and a butcher.
