The Soviet spacecraft Venera 9 went into Venus’ orbit – making it the first to do so.
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NTC forces killed Muammar Gaddafi and his son after the Battle of Sirte.
American pioneer aviator Noel Wien founded Alaska's first airline, Wien Alaska Airlines Inc.
Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving Day a national holiday.
Maria Theresa – the only female to rule the Habsburg Empire – became queen following her father's death.
The US Supreme Court ruled to allow teachers to spank students even against their parent's wishes.
