The Skylab, America’s first space station, was destroyed as it entered Earth’s atmosphere over the Indian Ocean.
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The United Nations declared Matej Gaspar as the five billionth person in the world.
Charlotte Cooper won a gold medal, making her the first individual female Olympic champion.
'Space Oddity' was released by David Bowie.
Martin Luther King Jr. posthumously received the US Medal of Freedom by President Jimmy Carter.
Italy won their second EUFA Euro soccer title after defeating England in penalty shootouts.
