The Royal Academy of History (Real Academia de la Historia) was founded in Madrid by King Philip V of Spain.
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William Lamb became the British prime minister for the second time.
Two Earth-like planets in one solar system were discovered.
NBA hired the first African American coach Bill Russell for the Boston Celtics.
The construction of St Peter's Basilica began in the Vatican.
Robert Menzies, Australia's longest-serving Prime Minister, was elected.
