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U.K.

- The London County Hall Island Block is demolished. In its place a new building, a modern-style block, is constructed. This becomes the headquarters of RIMART.



- Whittaker scientists launch a small rocket from a courtyard at the RIMART HQ, carrying fruit flies. The men hope to fire the first animals into space. The rocket however fails to reach the upper atmosphere, and comes down in a field near Basingstoke. Project Whittaker scientists now decide to concentrate on refining rocket technology.

- The Royal Navy based at Ceylon (Sri Lanka) moves to patrol the Indian Ocean, and acts as discreet surveillance over Madagascar.

- Operation White Rhino, a plan to counter Communist or “Juche” influence in Africa, begins planning.