Saint Patrick was captured by Irish raiders from his home in Britain and taken to be a slave in Ireland.
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Golda Meir became the first female Prime Minister of Israel.
Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory discover Californium, a new radioactive element.
The 'Night Stalker' serial killer, Richard Ramirez, committed his second and third murders in LA, USA.
NASA launched the Vanguard I satellite.
The Bee Gees made their first appearance on TV, performing 'Words' and 'To Love Somebody' on the Ed Sullivan Show.
