The opera “Rinaldo,” by George Frideric Handel, premiered at Haymarket Theatre in London, UK.
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An animal was discovered to not need Oxygen to breathe.
Fidel Castro stepped down as President of Cuba after keeping the position for thirty-two years.
Scandinavian Airlines System created the first route from Europe to the Far East, flying directly over the North Pole.
Andrew Johnson became the first US President to be impeached.
Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles announced their engagement at Buckingham Palace.
