American mobster Charles Luciano (also known as Lucky Luciano) was trialed and sentenced to 30-50 years in prison.
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NASA launched Gemini X, the tenth spaceflight of the Gemini program.
American boxer Jersey Joe Walcott became the oldest heavyweight champion aged 37.
The first stone of Giotto's Campanile in Italy was laid.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was named marshal, placing him at the highest rank in the military.
Cliff Richard was awarded £210,000 in damages after winning a privacy case against the BBC.
