On This Day In The 60s 1962 The European Space Research Organisation is established in Paris – later becoming the European Space Agency. 1966 The Vatican announces the abolition of the Index Librorum Prohibitorum ("index of prohibited books"), which was originally instituted in 1557. 1967 Mariner program: Mariner 5 is launched towards Venus.
1962 The European Space Research Organisation is established in Paris – later becoming the European Space Agency.
1966 The Vatican announces the abolition of the Index Librorum Prohibitorum ("index of prohibited books"), which was originally instituted in 1557.
