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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1963: The Beatles release the single "Please Please Me" with "Ask Me Why" as the B-side. The song, the band's second U.K. single, would become The Beatles' first U.S. single on Feb. 7, 1963.