The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was founded in LaFayette, New York, by Joseph Smith.
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The first modern international Olympic Games began in Athens, Greece.
Europe surrendered to ''Waterloo" as ABBA smashed the 19th Eurovision Contest in Brighton, England.
Texas movie fans were surprised with a special premiere viewing of that year's Star Trek movie.
The first Tony Awards were handed out at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.
