Saint Francis Xavier Church in Baltimore, Maryland, became the first church exclusively for blacks in the US.
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US President Barack Obama met with the Dalai Lama amid warnings from China.
Edwin Land presented his Polaroid photo product, the world's first instant photos, in New York City.
The first telephone directory was issued, which consisted of a single card with 50 names and addresses in Connecticut, USA.
Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City, USA.
Gerald Holtom presented his peace symbol design to the British Direct Action Committee, who accepted it immediately.