Charles Wilkes discovered Antarctica during an American Naval Expedition.
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Walt Disney's animation '101 Dalmatians' was released in theaters.
The world's largest twin-engine airliner completed its first trip.
Cash Box Top 100 placed The Beatles 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' at #1.
David Beckham & Victoria Beckham got engaged.
Spilled coconut water caused a stampede that killed more than 258 people in India.
