Jimi Hendrix was declared the “most spectacular guitarist in the world” by LIFE magazine.
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Fuad I became King of Egypt.
Robert Foster made a world record for holding his breath underwater.
Billboard started publishing the top album charts list with the King Cole Trio as the first #1.
The first installment of 'The Godfather,' starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, premiered in New York City.
NASA's Discovery Space Shuttle launched from the Kennedy Space Center on mission STS-119.
