The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City was founded.
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The world's first satellite navigation system, Transit 1-B, was successfully launched from the US.
Simpsons voice actor Hank Azaria apologized for voicing Apu for 30 years.
John Dryden was appointed as England's first Poet Laureate by King Charles II.
The Ottoman forces took over Cairo, Egypt.
Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela revealed their separation.