Gerald Holtom presented his peace symbol design to the British Direct Action Committee, who accepted it immediately.
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The USSR's uncrewed Luna 20 lunar lander successfully touched down on the surface of the Moon.
The first sewing machine was patented in the US.
US President Barack Obama met with the Dalai Lama amid warnings from China.
Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City, USA.
The first issue of 'The New Yorker' was published.