September 8th
Valisburg Park in Newark, New Jersey - Motordrome racing has it's darkest day. Eight people died, and many were injured. Predecessors of the Murdoch press called for banning "Murderdromes" and motorcycle racing.
Murderdromes
Evel Knievel attempts to jump across Snake River on the Skycycle.
Evel Knievel at Snake River
Queen Elizabeth II dies at Balmoral Castle.
Princess Elizabeth was 19 years old when she joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in February 1945. She was photographed riding and maintaining 250cc motorcycles.
QEII Motorcycles