London Euston railway station officially opened.
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Jane Asher broke up her engagement to Paul McCartney live on television.
The Battle of Ankara commenced when Turco-Mongol conqueror Timur invaded Anatolia.
The Colony of British Columbia joined the Canadian Confederation.
Alice Mary Robertson became the first woman to govern the US House of representatives.
Single 'In-a-gadda-da-vida' by Iron Butterfly became the first heavy metal song to hit the charts.
