Pope Hilarius became the Bishop of Rome.
He continued his position until his death on February 29, 468.
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The People's Republic of China launched Shenzhou 1, the first uncrewed Shenzhou spacecraft.
Christopher Columbus discovered Puerto Rico on his second voyage.
One of the greatest speeches of all American history, The Gettysburg Address, was given by Abraham Lincoln.
Television broadcasting company CBS banned a Calvin Klein Jeans advertisement.
Inventor Frederick E. Blaisdell patented the pencil in the US.