The world’s most infamous clown, John Wayne Gacy, went on trial after he murdered 33 young men in Cook County, Illinois.
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Massachusetts became the 6th state to join the United States of America.
The United States had its first official COVID-19 related death.
Queen Elizabeth II took to the throne after the death of King George VI.
Astronaut Alan Shepard was the first to hit a golf ball on the Moon.
A record 112 foot (34 meters) sea wave was recorded during a storm in the Pacific Ocean.