The Communist Party of China issues notice to mark the beginning of the Cultural Revolution.

An Arab terrorist attack and hostage taking at an Israeli school results in the death of 31 people, including 22 children.

The United States first space station, Skylab is launched.

Students occupy Tiananmen Square and begin a hunger strike.

Eight people die during summit attempts on Mount Everest.

A fire at the Kader Toy Factory in Thailand kills 156 workers.

A fire burns down the Hotel Polen in Amsterdam resulting in 33 deaths.

The Greeks defeat the Turks in the Battle of Gravia Inn.

The Soviet Union capture the American U-2 pilot Gary Powers.