NBA hired the first African American coach Bill Russell for the Boston Celtics.
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Two Earth-like planets in one solar system were discovered.
A devastating earthquake in San Francisco destroyed over 80% of the city.
The construction of St Peter's Basilica began in the Vatican.
John Lennon sang 'Stand by Me' at his last ever solo live performance.
A gunman named Gabriel Wortman rampaged through Nova Scotia, Canada.
