The name “Euro” was officially adopted for European Currency.
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The Pioneer 6 space probe was launched atop a Delta-E rocket.
'Lawrence of Arabia' film directed by David Lean, was released in the United States.
The Boston Tea Party protest occurred.
'Jingle Bells' became the first song played in space when it was broadcast during NASA's Gemini 6 space flight.
Virginia became the first state to ratify the Articles of Confederation.
