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mony in Beijing. A 42-day strike by the United Steelworkers of America began over the issue of retirement benefits.
• In 1961, Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hit his 61st home run during a 162-game season, compared to Babe Ruth's 60 home runs during a 154-game season. (Tracy Stallard of the Boston Red Sox gave up the round-tripper; the Yankees won 1-0.)
• In 1962, Johnny Carson debuted as host of NBC's "Tonight Show," beginning a

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