Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space.
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The Wizard of Oz was shown at The Chicago Grand Opera House for the first time.
The British captured Fort Beauséjour in Canada following a battle with the Arcadians, which began on June 3.
The state of California began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Henry Ford and 12 investors incorporated the Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan.
The longest papal reign began when Pope Pius IX was elected.
