Cliff Richard and The Drifters’ single “Living Doll” reached number one in the UK charts and stayed there for six weeks.
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Michael Phelps broke the world record for the most medals won at the Olympics.
The Rolling Stones began the first of two concerts in Ireland.
Christopher Columbus discovered Trinity Islands.
Christians burned Beatles records because of John Lennon's negative comments about Jesus.
The Royal Navy began rationing rum.