The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered at the Belasco Theater, New York City, US, and ran for 45 performances.
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In France, 1,099 miners lost their lives in what is known as Europe's worst mining disaster.
Charles I dissolved the Parliament of England, which was the start of the eleven-year period known as the Personal Rule.
The US issued first paper money in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $500 and $1000 notes.
American fugitive James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to murdering Martin Luther King Jr.
A console version of Space Invaders was released for the Atari 2600.
