The Beatles song “Helter Skelter” was played in court as evidence for Charles Manson’s trial.
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Production of the Pixar film Toy Story began.
Earth-like calcium-rich deposits were found on Mars by NASA's Curiosity Rover.
The Batavian Republic was proclaimed, replacing the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands.
Coopers Inc. started selling the world's first men's briefs in Chicago.
The popular board game Scrabble went on sale in the UK.
