Richard Nixon announced his resignation from being President of the United States of America.
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Flooding in Manila, Philippines, claimed the lives of at least 72 people, and 850,000 others were forced to leave their homes.
During a tour in Montreal, Canada, James Hetfield from the band Metallica received third-degree burns to his arms, face, hands, and legs.
The South Korean band 'Blackpink' released their debut single album 'Square One.'
Coolio's hit single 'Gangsta's Paradise' was released.
The Defence of the Realm Act was introduced in Britain.