The Republic of Texas declared independence from Mexico during the Texas Revolution.
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Jupiter's moon was found to have a liquid ocean under a thick crust of ice.
The musical 'The Sound of Music,' starring Julie Andrews, premiered.
Madonna featured in a Pepsi Commercial during NBC-TV's 'Cosby Show.'
The original 'King Kong' movie was shown at Radio City Music Hall and RKO Roxy, New York City, US.
Two trains crashed in a snowstorm in Wellington, Washington, USA, claiming the lives of 96 people.
