The US Mariner 9 was launched – it went on to become the first satellite to orbit Mars.
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A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit northern Afghanistan, which killed around 5,000 people.
Mike Tyson won a technical knockout against Pinklon Thomas, winning the heavyweight boxing title.
The Angry Brigade went to trial.
Seth MacFarlane's 'A Million Ways to Die in the West' was released to theaters.
Love Me Do by The Beatles hit number one on US charts.
