The drama romance film “Days of Heaven” by Terrence Malick was released.
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The 51 Pegasi b planet was discovered. It was the first discovered exoplanet around a sun-like star.
Pope Benedict XVI's butler, Paolo Gabriele, was convicted and jailed for 18 months for leaking confidential documents.
The largest music fraternity in the USA, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, was founded.
Euridice, the oldest-surviving opera, premiered in Florence, Italy.
The American epic historical drama movie 'Spartacus' premiered in New York City.
