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.
American Psychologist Timothy Leary and Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry were launched into orbit after being cremated.
George W. Bush and Edward W. Rose shared ownership of the Texas Rangers baseball team.
Legend Elvis Presley's 'Heartbreak Hotel' smashed the charts reaching #1.
The first vice president of the United States, John Adams, was sworn in.
