Center left-wing Independent Labour Party was formed in Britain with Keir Hardie as the leader.
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Avezzano earthquake claimed 30,000 lives in Italy.
Alfredo Ormando set himself on fire in St. Peter's Square, protesting against the Roman Catholic Church's teaching on homosexuality.
Galileo Galilei discovered Callisto, the fourth moon of Jupiter.
Johnny Cash recorded his iconic live album, At Folsom Prison.
Nine thousand scientists from 43 nations signed a petition to ban nuclear testing.