Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten’s controversial cartoon:
The Danish newspaper published a controversial cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad. The publication led to riots and protests in many parts of the world.

Botswana becomes independent
Botswana gained independence from the United Kingdom.

Premier of The Flintstones:
The animated series The Flintstones premiered on TV. It was set in the stone age and it detailed the lives of the Flintstone and Rubble families. It ran for 6 years until April 1 1966.