The first British-made jet bomber, the English Electric Canberra, made its first test flight.
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An assassination attempt was made on Pope John Paul II.
The Beatles movie, 'Let it Be,' premiered.
Three astronauts, Richard J. Hieb, Thomas D. Akers, and Pierre J. Thuot, simultaneously walked in space for the first time.
Winston Churchill made his famous speech to the House of Commons.
Zakir Husain began an almost two-year term as President of India.
