The Venera 3 space probe became the first human-made object to land on another planet.
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Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin was found semi-conscious after suffering from a stroke.
Spanish peseta lost its legal tender after fully adopting the Euro.
Ohio became the 17th state to join the United States of America.
Captain America issue #1 comic was published by Timely Comics (which later became Marvel).
Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first African American female physician.
