On This Day in History

NASA announced the selection of the Mercury Seven, the first astronauts in Project Mercury.

The Boeing 737 took its maiden flight, eventually becoming the most produced commercial passenger jet airliner in the world.

The first EMD F40PH, Amtrak's most widespread diesel locomotive for many years, entered into service.

Iraqi philosopher Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr (pictured) and his sister Amina were executed by the regime of Saddam Hussein.

Iranian filmmaker Morteza Avini was killed by a land mine in Fakkeh while producing a documentary.

Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara, President of Niger, was shot dead by soldiers in Niamey.

Invasion of Iraq: Coalition forces captured Baghdad and the statue of Saddam Hussein in Firdos Square was toppled.

Charles, Prince of Wales, married Camilla Parker Bowles in a civil ceremony at the Windsor Guildhall.

Myanmar civil war: Burmese military and police forces killed at least 82 civilians in the Bago massacre, including people protesting a recent coup d'état.

Prince Philip, the consort of Queen Elizabeth II, died at Windsor Castle aged 99.