South Africa played host to the first FIFA World Cup in Africa.
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Alabama Governor George Wallace stood in front of the schoolhouse door, refusing entry to two African American students.
The Basilica of St Denis in Paris was completed and dedicated.
After narrowly escaping a shipwreck, British explorer Captain James Cook discovered the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
The Rolling Stones hit single 'Paint It Black' reached number 1 in the US.
Uruguay defeated Italy 1-0 in La Plata, Argentina, to win their first FIFA U-20 World Cup.
