The Beatles song “Helter Skelter” was played in court as evidence for Charles Manson’s trial.
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The state of Georgia seceded from the United States of America.
Earth-like calcium-rich deposits were found on Mars by NASA's Curiosity Rover.
Thomas Edison's first overhead electric lighting system began service in Roselle, New Jersey.
The Batavian Republic was proclaimed, replacing the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands.
The popular board game Scrabble went on sale in the UK.
