Charles Darwin, who taught the world the theory of evolution by natural selection, died at 73 years old.
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The town of Chartres in France surrendered to King Henry IV.
Grace Kelly married Rainier III, the Prince of Monaco.
Prolific killer Charles Manson was sentenced to death by gas chamber.
NetherRealm's Mortal Kombat, the first game in the franchise reboot, was released for PS3 and Xbox 360.
The Roman Catholic Church declared Joan of Arc a saint.
