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In 1953 First passenger to fly commercially around the world in less than ---------- hours?

In 1963 George ---------- (in England), singer, born. ?

In 1973 John ---------- begins testifying before the Senate Watergate Committee. ?

In 1483 ---------- usurps English throne. ?

In 1819 Abner---------- , credited with inventing American baseball, born. ?