American singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone died at 70 from breast cancer.
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The Apollo 16 lunar module landed on the surface of the Moon.
While observing a compass needle, scientist Hans Christian Ørsted discovered electromagnetism.
The first vice president of the United States, John Adams, was sworn in.
Climate change activist Greta Thunberg gave a speech in London, leading to protests across the city for four days.
Fashion store Forever 21 was founded in Los Angeles.
