Claudius became the Roman Emperor.
Did you know that his birth name is Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus?
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NASA launched the Echo 2 experimental communications satellite.
The world's largest twin-engine airliner completed its first trip.
David Beckham & Victoria Beckham got engaged.
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The world's first Winter Olympics took place in Chamonix, France.