Henry VIII, known then as Henry Tudor, established the title “The Prince of Wales.”
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Opera singer Andrea Bocelli started his career in the production of 'La bohème' in Cagliari.
American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto.
Capital punishment was declared unconstitutional in California, USA.
The first Ironman Triathlon was held in Kona, Hawaii, USA.
Actor Yul Brynner starred in an anti-smoking ad campaign while dying of smoking-related lung cancer.