The drama romance film “Days of Heaven” by Terrence Malick was released.
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Thirteen Mennonite families arrived in Philadelphia from Germany.
'The Jazz Singer' was released. It was the first motion picture with pre-recorded dialogue, revolutionizing the movie industry.
Dr. Albert Sabin announced his oral vaccine against polio was ready to test.
Pope Benedict XVI's butler, Paolo Gabriele, was convicted and jailed for 18 months for leaking confidential documents.
The first American Chess Congress started in New York.
