The Washington Monument is dedicated, Alka-Seltzer is sold for the first time, the peace symbol is born, Malcolm X is assassinated, and Nixon heads to China, all on this day.
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1946: Actor Anthony Daniels, best known for his role as the droid C-3PO in the "Star Wars" film series, is born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.