Elton John and his entourage flew into Moscow, making him the first western pop star to tour the USSR.
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Adolf Hitler's German military attacked Moscow.
Elton John ended his touring career with a final concert in Stockholm, Sweden.
Seventeen people went on trial in the second Moscow Trials.
Chemical elements Moscovium, Tennessine, and Oganesson were added to the Periodic Table of Elements.
Elton John's 7th album, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,' was released.