Planet of the Apes hit the theatres in New York City.
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Shergar, the legendary Thoroughbred racehorse, was stolen by gunmen.
The first state execution in the US was performed in the state of Nevada.
Mysterious hoof-like footprints were discovered stretching up to 100 miles (160 km) of snow in Devon, England.
English parliament was dissolved by King James I of England after a disagreement about his son Charles marrying Princess Maria of Spain.
R&B superstar Rihanna was assaulted by Chris Brown, her boyfriend at the time.