John Lennon sang “Stand by Me” at his last ever solo live performance.
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The construction of St Peter's Basilica began in the Vatican.
The inaugural meeting of the International Court of Justice was held in The Hague, Netherlands.
A devastating earthquake in San Francisco destroyed over 80% of the city.
705 survivors of the Titanic arrived in New York City on board the Cunard Liner Carpathia.
William Lamb became the British prime minister for the second time.
