Soviet spacecraft Luna 6, destined for a moon landing, failed after flying right past it.
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The King of France, Louis V, was crowned.
Dr. Kathy Sullivan became the first woman to reach the deepest part of the ocean in the Marianas Trench.
Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes' Highest-Paid Athletes List, becoming the first soccer player to do so.
While rescuing four captives in central Gaza, Israeli soldiers killed 247 Palestinians and injured 698.
Edward the Confessor was crowned King of England. He was considered the last king of the House of Wessex.
