Texas became the 28th state to join the United States of America.
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Thunderball, the fourth James Bond film, premiered in Tokyo.
China's Shenzhou spacecraft launched on its fourth and final uncrewed flight.
The Wounded Knee Massacre took place.
Lou Thesz beat Everett Marshall in St Louis, making him the youngest to win the National Wrestling Association World heavyweight title.
Peter Pan made his first on-screen appearance.
