Edgar the Peaceful, noted for his peacekeeping, became King of England.
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Night of the Living Dead was released in US cinemas.
A large explosion above the Pacific Ocean turned out to be a meteorite.
Supreme Court ruled bans on interracial marriage unconstitutional.
The first volume of 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott was published in the US.
The Ford Motor Company shipped the first Ford Model T to a customer.