East Germany established their infamous State Security Service, otherwise known as the Stasi.
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The first state execution in the US was performed in the state of Nevada.
Planet of the Apes hit the theatres in New York City.
English parliament was dissolved by King James I of England after a disagreement about his son Charles marrying Princess Maria of Spain.
R&B superstar Rihanna was assaulted by Chris Brown, her boyfriend at the time.
Mario Party was released in North America for the Nintendo 64.
