Today in history: 

Brian Jones dies.

Jim Morrison dies.

Richard Branson and Per Lindstrand became the first hot-air balloon travelers to cross the Atlantic.

Algeria recognized as independent.

Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended.

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Today in history:

"Gonna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky)' hits number 1.

James Stewart died.

18 Mexican immigrants were found dead inside a locked boxcar.

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law a sweeping civil rights bill passed by Congress.

Ernest Hemingway shot himself to death.

"The Lawrence Welk Show" premiered on ABC-TV under its original title, "The Dodge Dancing Party."

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Today in history:

The Sony Walkman goes on sale.

The International Criminal Court came into existence.

A Russian passenger jet collided with a cargo plane over southern Germany.

"O Canada" was proclaimed the national anthem of Canada.

The Drug Enforcement Administration was established.

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Today in History:

Cher and Gregg Allman get married.

the Union Jack was lowered for the last time over Government House in Hong Kong.

39 American hostages from a hijacked TWA jetliner were freed.

 "Gone with the Wind" first published.

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Today in history:

Keith Richards goes to jail.

Katharine Hepburn died.

Space shuttle Atlantis and the Russian Mir space station linked in orbit.

 Bob Crane killed.

Jayne Mansfield died.

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Today in history:

Tyson bites Holyfield's ear.

 TV version of the radio comedy program "Amos 'N' Andy" premiered on CBS.

Pan American Airways began regular trans-Atlantic air service.

the Treaty of Versailles was signed in France.

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Today in history:

Elvis makes a comeback.

Mike Tyson knocked out Michael Spinks.

Route 66 decertified.

"Dark Shadows" premiered on ABC-TV.

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Today in history:

Berlin Airlift begins.

U.S. launched missiles against Iraqi targets.

 Airbus A320 jetliner crashed into a forest in France.

Elvis Presley performed his last concert.

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Today in history:

Michael Jackson dies.

Male only draft registration ruled constitutional.

The Beastles perform 'All You Need Is Love' on Our World.

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Today in history:

Disney pulls and album on release day.

Roswell Incident report released.

Challenger lands.

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