A U.S. marshal dies in the line of duty for the first time, a landmark report points to the hazards of smoking, the designated hitter comes into play, and Beckham heads to America, all on this day.
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1962: An avalanche on Huascarán mountain in Peru wipes out the mountain village of Ranrahirca and several other settlements, killing an estimated 4,000 people.