Check out some of the events that took place on this day in history:

1969 New Fifty Pence Piece

The new 50-pence coin was introduced into circulation in the UK to replace the old 10 shilling note.

1964 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded To Dr Martin Luther King

Dr. Martin Luther King Junior is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his campaigning and non-violent resistance to racism in America.

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