Harper Lee’s book “To Kill a Mockingbird” was published by J. B. Lippincott & Co.
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Chinese mariner and explorer Zheng He set sail with his fleet to explore the world for the first time.
The Skylab, America's first space station, was destroyed as it entered Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean.
Italy won their second EUFA Euro soccer title after defeating England in penalty shootouts.
The United Nations declared Matej Gaspar as the five billionth person in the world.
Charlotte Cooper won a gold medal, making her the first individual female Olympic champion.
