San Francisco Giants outfielder, Willie Mays, broke the record for home runs.
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United States civilians received ration books for the first time.
Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first female prime minister.
American Academy of Arts & Science was established in Boston with James Bowdoin, John, and Samuel Adams as founding members.
The Italian film 'Seven Beauties' became the first film directed by a woman to be nominated for an Academy Award.
Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
