Henry Laurens became the first person to be cremated in the US.
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SpaceX became the first private company to launch, orbit, and recover a spacecraft.
Dwight D. Eisenhower gave his 'Atoms for Peace' speech at the United Nations in New York.
John Lennon had his last professional photoshoot.
The Commonwealth of Independent States was formed by the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
Sophie's Choice, directed by Alan J. Pakula, was released.
