Here is what happened in the history today
The Geneva Accords effectively divides Vietnam at the 17th parallel.
(Photograph:WION)
Race riots in Singapore between Chinese and Malay groups, 23 killed.
First outbreak of Legionnaire's Disease kills 29 in Philadelphia
World's lowest temperature of −89.2°C is recorded at Vostok Station, Antarctica
Erden Eruç completes first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the earth.
