A new rollercoaster, The New Revolution, the first steel coaster that has a vertical loop, opens at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.

The Hard Hat Riot occurs in New York City as blue collar workers clash with demonstrators who are protesting the Vietnam War.

Black September terrorists hijack Sabena Flight 571.

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

The Pharmacist John Styth Pemberton sells his first a carbonated beverage that was named “Coca-Cola”.