The drama romance film “Days of Heaven” by Terrence Malick was released.
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Pope Benedict XVI's butler, Paolo Gabriele, was convicted and jailed for 18 months for leaking confidential documents.
The 51 Pegasi b planet was discovered. It was the first discovered exoplanet around a sun-like star.
The first American Chess Congress started in New York.
The Moulin Rouge cabaret opened its doors in Paris for the first time.
Protestors took to the streets in Hong Kong after the government announced a ban on face masks.
