The Big Cat, aka Earl Lloyd, became the first African-American to play in the NBA.
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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) stated that the world's population had reached seven billion.
During tests, Virgin Galactic's experimental spaceplane, VSS Enterprise, crashed into the Mojave Desert.
After over four years in the making, Michelangelo unveiled 'The Last Judgment' painting at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City.
The Russian Metrojet Flight 9268 was destroyed by a bomb.
Medal of Honor was released for PlayStation, instantly becoming the best shooter to date.
