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