The Republic of Texas declared independence from Mexico during the Texas Revolution.
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The original 'King Kong' movie was shown at Radio City Music Hall and RKO Roxy, New York City, US.
The musical 'The Sound of Music,' starring Julie Andrews, premiered.
The US spacecraft Pioneer 10 launched.
Automatic street lights first appeared in New Milford, Connecticut, US.
US President Joe Biden announced that Americans no longer needed to wear masks against COVID-19, following guidance released by the CDC.
