NASA’s Explorer 49 was launched into Earth’s orbit to research long-range radio waves within the Milky Way.
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The last episode of David Lynch's original Twin Peaks aired.
Italy declared war on France and Britain.
Swedish authorities finally closed a 34-year-old inquiry into the murder of their prime minister.
The Opportunity Mars rover sent its last signal to Earth.
The Great Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire led by Lawrence of Arabia was initiated in Mecca.
