The Soviet Lunokhod 1 became the first robotic lunar rover to land on the Moon’s surface.
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A sequel to LittleBigPlanet was released for the PlayStation Portable.
The legislation was passed, allowing females to be appointed as bishops of The Church of England.
Sony released the PlayStation 3 console in North America.
Writer, explorer, and courtier Sir Walter Raleigh went on trial for suspected treason.
All of London's Jews (approx. 680) were accused and arrested for coin clipping and counterfeiting.