The Republic of Gambia gained its independence from the United Kingdom.
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Opera singer Andrea Bocelli started his career in the production of 'La bohème' in Cagliari.
The Sahara Desert temperature dropped so low that some areas became covered in snow.
Henry VIII, known then as Henry Tudor, established the title 'The Prince of Wales.'
Actor Yul Brynner starred in an anti-smoking ad campaign while dying of smoking-related lung cancer.
The first Ironman Triathlon was held in Kona, Hawaii, USA.
