The FDA approved the first chickenpox vaccine.
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The quickest boxing match in history took place.
Saint Patrick was captured by Irish raiders from his home in Britain and taken to be a slave in Ireland.
The Bee Gees made their first appearance on TV, performing 'Words' and 'To Love Somebody' on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Vladimir Putin won the Russian Presidential election again.
Golda Meir became the first female Prime Minister of Israel.
