A NASA X-ray astronomy space telescope called “Small Astronomy Satellite Explorer 53” was launched into space.
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The first inaugural ball was held.
US Air Force Major Howard Johnson set the world aircraft altitude record in a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter. He broke the world altitude record by flying to 91,243 feet.
The World Health Organization approved the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use.
Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering, later renamed to Sony, was founded with approximately 20 employees.
President Gerald Ford declares an end to the 'Vietnam Era.'
