Reggie Jackson became the first major leaguer to strike out 2,000 times.
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The first British-made jet bomber, the English Electric Canberra, made its first test flight.
The first US airmail stamps were issued, costing 24 cents.
Three astronauts, Richard J. Hieb, Thomas D. Akers, and Pierre J. Thuot, simultaneously walked in space for the first time.
Winston Churchill made his famous speech to the House of Commons.
Brazil introduced the Golden Law (Lei Áurea), signed by the Princess Imperial of Brazil, which abolished all forms of slavery.
