During tests, Virgin Galactic’s experimental spaceplane, VSS Enterprise, crashed into the Mojave Desert.
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Medal of Honor was released for PlayStation, instantly becoming the best shooter to date.
Soyuz TM-31 was launched, carrying the first crew to reside long-term on the International Space Station.
The Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, was assassinated.
The American psychological thriller 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane' with Joan Crawford and Bette Davis was released.
The Big Cat, aka Earl Lloyd, became the first African-American to play in the NBA.
