Greenpeace ship, Rainbow Warrior, sinks:
The ship was in harbor in New Zealand when it was bombed and sunk. It was found out later that French government operatives were responsible for the incident.

New Zealand adopts new currency:
The New Zealand pound was replaced by the New Zealand dollar.

Telstar, the world’s first communication satellite is launched in space:
The satellite, made by a collaboration between organizations in the U.S., the U.K., and France.

Battle of Britain:
The German air force or Luftwaffe launched an air campaign against England.