Idaho became the 43rd state to join the United States of America.
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A Soviet N1 rocket failed during its launch, causing the largest rocket explosion in recorded history.
North America's biggest battle, ''The Battle of Gettysburg,” was won by the union.
Scotsman John Logie Baird demonstrated the color television transmission in London for the first time.
Maria Sharapova became the first Russian to win Wimbledon.
Norway's oldest newspaper, 'Adresseavisen,' was first printed.
