The first American test-tube baby, Elizabeth Jordan Carr, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.
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The Westminster Abbey in London was consecrated.
Scarlett Johansson made her debut on Broadway.
Iowa became the 29th state to join the United States of America.
Andrea Bocelli made his classical debut singing at a concert at Teatro Romolo Valli in Reggio Emilia.
The first major rock festival held on America's east coast took place.
