Nike was founded.
Originally called Blue Ribbon Sports, the company officially became Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971.
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Cash Box Top 100 placed The Beatles 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' at #1.
Spilled coconut water caused a stampede that killed more than 258 people in India.
The first-ever Emmy Awards were presented at the Hollywood Athletic Club in Los Angeles.
Claudius became the Roman Emperor.
The world's first Winter Olympics took place in Chamonix, France.
