A five-day blizzard started in the south of England and killed 200 people.
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The United States Air Force firebombed Tokyo, Japan, killing over 100,000 civilians.
The American Motors Corporation, best known for creating the Jeep, was bought out by Chrysler.
Barbie was presented to the public for the first time.
Space Shuttle Discovery completed its last-ever mission and made its final landing onto Kennedy's runway at 11:57 am EST.
Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda became the last Japanese soldier to surrender, 29 years after WWII ended.
