President Richard Nixon passed a new law that allowed NASA to build America’s first space shuttle.
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The Great Frost of Europe killed thousands of people.
Singer Buddy Holly's last song was released.
Baseball champion Reggie Jackson was elected to the Hall of Fame.
Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming became the first female American governor.
The world's most famous clown 'Bozo' premiered live on KTLA-TV in Los Angeles, California, US.
