O.J. Simpson became the first NFL running back to rush for 2,000 yards in a season.
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The Great White Fleet began its worldwide navigation.
'Jingle Bells' became the first song played in space when it was broadcast during NASA's Gemini 6 space flight.
The name 'Euro' was officially adopted for European Currency.
Vasco da Gama became the first European to sail along Africa's East Coast.
The Pioneer 6 space probe was launched atop a Delta-E rocket.
