NASA’s Mariner 9 became the first spacecraft to orbit another planet when it entered Mars’ orbit.
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The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) began its radio service in the United Kingdom.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Kaikōura, New Zealand.
Louis Timothee became America's first paid librarian.
Herman Melville's novel 'Moby Dick' was published by Harper & Brothers in New York.
Nellie Bly, a pioneering female journalist, embarked on a trip to travel around the world in less than 80 days.
