The High Court of Australia recognized Aboriginal land rights for the first time.
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The movie 'Big' starring Tom Hanks, premiered in the US.
The Battle of Philippi began.
Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul,' hits No. 1 on the Billboard singles chart with her cover of Otis Redding's song, 'Respect.'
The United States Supreme Court declared that it was unlawful to discriminate in interstate travel.
NASA launched the second crewed mission of the Gemini Space Program, Gemini 4.
