New Mexico became the 47th state to join the United States of America.
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The Iraqi Army was formed.
The Thaicom 6 satellite was launched into Earth’s orbit atop SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.
Pan American Airlines completed its first round the world commercial trip.
An energy crisis in the USA prompted President Nixon to initiate daylight saving time four months early.
King Harold of England became the successor to the crown after King Edward died.
