American spy thriller TV series “Homeland” first aired on Showtime.
The show starred Claire Danes and Damian Lewis.
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Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first black US Supreme Court Justice.
Three Russian cosmonauts returned from space after spending a record time of 237 days in orbit.
After 67 years of colonial rule, the Republic of Guinea gained independence from France.
French-Breton explorer Jacques Cartier discovered 'Mount Royal,' now known as Montreal, Canada.
British rock band Oasis released their second album, '(What's the Story) Morning Glory?'