The Wolf of Wall Street, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill, was released.
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Johann Georg Palitzsch sighted the return of Halley's Comet.
Cassini orbiter released the Huygens probe, which successfully landed on Saturn's moon Titan.
The play 'Why Marry?' opened at the Astor Theatre in New York City.
To Kill a Mockingbird film was released.
William the Conqueror was crowned king of England at Westminster Abbey, London.