The Kaaba caught fire and was burned down during the Siege of Mecca.
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Nevada became the 36th state to join the United States of America.
The Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, was assassinated.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) stated that the world's population had reached seven billion.
After 14 years of work, Mount Rushmore was completed.
The Big Cat, aka Earl Lloyd, became the first African-American to play in the NBA.
