After seventy-five years of South African rule, Namibia finally gained its independence.
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Central Park designated a section of its grounds as 'Strawberry Fields' to commemorate John Lennon, who was shot dead in his nearby residence.
The world's largest postage stamp was released.
Aaron Carpenter swam with dolphins for the first time.
A woman in Bangladesh gave birth to twins one month after giving birth previously.
Between 100 and 3000 Jews were killed in riots in The Erfurt Massacre in the town of Erfurt, Germany.
