The Umbria and Marche earthquake occurred in Italy, killing 11 people and injuring 100.
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The US Congress abolished the gold dollar and three-dollar coins.
The iconic Hollywoodland sign was changed to just Hollywood as we know it today.
Cosmonauts Titov and Strekalov narrowly escaped the Soyuz T-10 spacecraft explosion.
The Beatles released Abbey Road, the last album they recorded before breaking up.
William II, the third son of William the Conquer, was crowned King of England.
