NASA’s Galileo spacecraft made its first flyby of Earth.
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The Commonwealth of Independent States was formed by the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
Sophie's Choice, directed by Alan J. Pakula, was released.
Frank Sinatra Jr. was kidnapped.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his 'Day of Infamy' speech to the US Congress – a day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
John Lennon had his last professional photoshoot.