Golda Meir became the first female Prime Minister of Israel.
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NASA launched the Vanguard I satellite.
Saint Patrick was captured by Irish raiders from his home in Britain and taken to be a slave in Ireland.
The UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France signed the Treaty of Brussels.
New York City held the world's first St Patrick's Day Parade.
The 'Night Stalker' serial killer, Richard Ramirez, committed his second and third murders in LA, USA.
