The first People’s Choice Awards aired on CBS.
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John Lennon made a controversial statement saying that the Beatles were 'more popular than Jesus.'
Nik Wallenda became the first person to walk over the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua.
The Second Anglo-Dutch War began as England fought the Dutch republic for the control of seas and trade routes.
Vermont became the 14th state to join the United States of America.
The Batman, featuring lead actor Robert Pattinson, hit the box office in 4,217 locations in North America.
