The Big Cat, aka Earl Lloyd, became the first African-American to play in the NBA.
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Nevada became the 36th state to join the United States of America.
The American psychological thriller 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane' with Joan Crawford and Bette Davis was released.
A shark bit off an arm of professional surfer Bethany Hamilton in Hawaiian waters.
The Kaaba caught fire and was burned down during the Siege of Mecca.
Medal of Honor was released for PlayStation, instantly becoming the best shooter to date.
