George R. R. Martin published his novel, “Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire.”
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Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda crashed in the German Grand Prix and was hospitalized with near-fatal burns.
British scientist Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen by removing it from the air.
Anne Frank wrote her last diary entry.
MTV launched, broadcasting its first music video at 12:01 am.
The Petronas Towers opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
