The Skylab 4 mission was launched by NASA, taking a crew of three astronauts to the US space station.
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Spanish conquistadors captured Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor.
Oklahoma became the 46th state to join the United States of America.
American singer Mario released his hit single 'Let Me Love You.'
The Twilight Saga: New Moon premiered in Los Angeles.
Queen Elizabeth II had hip surgery at King Edward VII Hospital.