The Everly Brothers broke up after Phil Avery smashed guitar and stormed off stage.
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English composer Henry Purcell was appointed organist of the Chapel Royal, London.
Ferrari secured its first Grand Prix victory at the 1951 British Grand Prix.
Dr. Benjamin Spock's book 'Common Sense Book of Baby & Child Care' was published.
A patent was granted to Robert Goddard for a liquid-filled rocket.
President of France, Jacques Chirac narrowly escaped an assassination during the Bastille Day celebration.
