The drama romance film “Days of Heaven” by Terrence Malick was released.
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The Moulin Rouge cabaret opened its doors in Paris for the first time.
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.
Euridice, the oldest-surviving opera, premiered in Florence, Italy.
Pope Benedict XVI's butler, Paolo Gabriele, was convicted and jailed for 18 months for leaking confidential documents.
