Queen Elizabeth II knighted Elton John for his charitable work.
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An animal was discovered to not need Oxygen to breathe.
Scandinavian Airlines System created the first route from Europe to the Far East, flying directly over the North Pole.
Adolf Hitler founded The Nazi Party in Munich, Germany.
Fidel Castro stepped down as President of Cuba after keeping the position for thirty-two years.
8th Century Muslim graves were discovered in Nimes, France.
