London Bridge, designed by Lord Holford, was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II.
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Pop singer-songwriter Sia released her hit single 'Chandelier.'
The Bee Gees made their first appearance on TV, performing 'Words' and 'To Love Somebody' on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Vladimir Putin won the Russian Presidential election again.
Golda Meir became the first female Prime Minister of Israel.
NASA launched the Vanguard I satellite.