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The first historically Black intercollegiate Greek-lettered fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, was founded.
King Louis IX of France and Henry III of England signed the Treaty of Paris, ending 100 years of conflict.
The Gemini 7 launched with Frank Borman and Jim Lovell.
French couture house Chanel ended its use of fur and exotic skins, following suit of bans by other companies.
Mission Santa Barbara was founded in California by Franciscan missionaries from Spain.