The Statue of Unity in India was officially completed making it the world’s tallest statue at 597 ft (182 m).
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The Russian Metrojet Flight 9268 was destroyed by a bomb.
Medal of Honor was released for PlayStation, instantly becoming the best shooter to date.
The Big Cat, aka Earl Lloyd, became the first African-American to play in the NBA.
The Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, was assassinated.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) stated that the world's population had reached seven billion.
