The US Mariner 9 was launched – it went on to become the first satellite to orbit Mars.
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Finding Nemo, directed by Andrew Stanton, was released in the US & Canada.
The First Balkan War came to an end with the signing of the Treaty of London.
Spain officially became the 16th member of NATO.
Love Me Do by The Beatles hit number one on US charts.
The Angry Brigade went to trial.
