The people of Colombia declared their independence from Spain.
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Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington committed suicide aged 41.
Single 'In-a-gadda-da-vida' by Iron Butterfly became the first heavy metal song to hit the charts.
Jane Asher broke up her engagement to Paul McCartney live on television.
The Colony of British Columbia joined the Canadian Confederation.
Apollo 11 landed on the Moon with astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins.
