The first Monkeypox deaths outside of Africa were recorded in Brazil and Spain.
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Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer got married at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
Arc de Triomphe in Paris became the world's largest triumphal arch at 164 ft tall.
J. R. R. Tolkien published the original 'The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring' novel.
A screening test of Walt Disney's ''Steamboat Willie” occurred featuring Mickey Mouse.
Sir Robert Baden-Powell established the Boys Scouts in England.