The first official Church of Scientology opened in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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WikiLeaks published the first US diplomatic cable leak provided by Chelsea Manning.
Queen Elizabeth II knighted English fantasy author Terry Pratchett.
Capital punishment was declared unconstitutional in California, USA.
Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published in the United States.
Actor Yul Brynner starred in an anti-smoking ad campaign while dying of smoking-related lung cancer.
