The United Nations declared Matej Gaspar as the five billionth person in the world.
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Charlotte Cooper won a gold medal, making her the first individual female Olympic champion.
Harper Lee's book 'To Kill a Mockingbird' was published by J. B. Lippincott & Co.
'Space Oddity' was released by David Bowie.
Pope Clement VII excommunicated King Henry VIII of England for his terrible behavior.
Jamaican-American singer Shaggy released his third album, ''Boombastic.”
