Wonder Woman, directed by Patty Jenkins, premiered in Los Angeles. It was the first superhero film directed by a woman.
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32-year-old Erik Weihenmayer from Boulder, Colorado, became the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Martin Luther was declared an outlaw by the Holy Roman Emperor.
The Hands Across America charity event was held.
Jay Leno became the permanent host of ''The Tonight Show."
The original Star Wars film (Episode IV – A New Hope), directed by George Lucas, was first released.