The Humorous Phases of Funny Faces by James Stuart Blackton became the world’s first animation.
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NASA launched the Pioneer 11 space probe to study the asteroid belt & the environment around Jupiter and Saturn.
England, Flanders, and Northern France experienced one of the most severe earthquakes in recorded history.
Europe surrendered to ''Waterloo" as ABBA smashed the 19th Eurovision Contest in Brighton, England.
The Declaration of Arbroath was signed in Scotland to reaffirm the country's independence.
The US declared war against Germany and its Central Powers Alliance in World War I.
