After 67 years of colonial rule, the Republic of Guinea gained independence from France.
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The classic children's book 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' by Beatrix Potter was published in London, England.
Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first black US Supreme Court Justice.
French-Breton explorer Jacques Cartier discovered 'Mount Royal,' now known as Montreal, Canada.
Three Russian cosmonauts returned from space after spending a record time of 237 days in orbit.
EA Games' FIFA 10, the highest-rated FIFA game made, was released in Europe.
