The Soviet spacecraft Venera 9 went into Venus’ orbit – making it the first to do so.
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The Governor of Kenya declared a state of emergency and began arresting hundreds of suspected leaders of the Mau Mau Uprising.
The Lancet published a study that found pollution contributes to 1 in 6 deaths worldwide.
American pioneer aviator Noel Wien founded Alaska's first airline, Wien Alaska Airlines Inc.
The British newspaper The Sunday Times was first published.
Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving Day a national holiday.
