John Lennon’s most iconic hit, “Imagine,” was released in the UK.
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The Treaty of Ried was signed between Bavaria and Austria.
Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai became the first African female to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Argentinian Communist and Guerilla leader Che Guevara was captured by the Bolivian military.
Wisconsin was struck by the deadliest wildfire in US history.
Inventor Percy L. Spencer patented the Microwave Oven.