1962 – Telstar relays the first publicly transmitted, live trans-Atlantic television program, featuring Walter Cronkite.1962 – The International Agreement on the Neutrality of Laos is signed.1962 – Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.1967 – Detroit Riots: In Detroit, one of the worst riots in United States history begins on 12th Street in the predominantly African American inner city.It ultimately kills 43 people, injures 342 and burns about 1,400 buildings. 1968 – Glenville shootout: In Cleveland, Ohio, a violent shootout between a Black Militant organization and the Cleveland Police Department occurs.1968 – The only successful hijacking of an El Al aircraft takes place when a Boeing 707 carrying ten crew and 38 passengers is taken over by three members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.ĭuring the shootout, a riot begins and lasts for five days.The aircraft was en route from Rome, to Lod, Israel. 1970 – Qaboos bin Said al Said becomes Sultan of Oman after overthrowing his father, Said bin Taimur initiating massive reforms, modernization programs and end to a decade long civil war.1972 – The United States launches Landsat 1, the first Earth-resources satellite.
