Republican Party in Detroit nominated Ronald Reagan for US president.
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Twelve new moons were discovered in Jupiter's orbit, bringing the planet's total number of moons to 79.
The opera 'Die Entführung aus dem Serail' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart premiered in Vienna, Austria.
Jurassic Park III premiered in Los Angeles, California.
Adolf Hitler planned to invade Britain under the guise name 'Operation Sealion.'
Father Junipero Serra started his first mission in California named 'Mission San Diego.'
