The first edition of the world’s first Sunday newspaper, The Observer, was published.
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The Gemini 7 launched with Frank Borman and Jim Lovell.
Jean-Bédel Bokassa crowned himself the Emperor of Central Africa.
Led Zeppelin announced their break-up, this was two months after the death of drummer John Bonham.
Pan American World Airways ceased operations.
The French government was toppled in the first successful vote of no confidence since 1962.
