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Mirage fighter jets
The Royal Australian Air Force takes delivery of its first two Mirage fighter jets. -
The first double-decker carriages begin trial runs on the Sydney rail network
The start to a new range of cityrail trains. -
Beatles Become Popular in U.S.
Appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show that ensured Beatle mania in America. -
Muhammad Ali became the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion.
Muhammad Ali fought Charles "Sonny" Liston for the world heavyweight title in Miami, Florida and won. -
Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa is convicted
Hoffa was involved with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union as an organizer. He secured the first national agreement for teamsters' rates in 1964. He was convicted of jury tampering, attempted bribery, and fraud. -
The Rolling Stones release their debut album
Released by Decca Records in the UK. -
Nelson Mandela Sentenced to Life in Prison
Nelson Mandela received a life sentence for committing sabotage against South Africa's apartheid government. -
Civil Rights Act Passes in U.S.
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Warren Report on JFK's Assassination Issued
The report concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the killing of Kennedy. -
Notorious Perth serial killer Eric Edgar Cooke is executed
The execution happened at Fremantle Prison. He was the last person to be hanged in Western Australia.
