British explorer Matthew Flinders became the first person to successfully circumnavigate Australia.
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Major record label Columbia Records signed singer Bruce Springsteen.
The sci-fi movie 'Star Trek V: The Final Frontier' was released in the US.
Soviet Space Program's Vega 1, which was launched on December 15, 1984, released a space probe to enter Venus.
British Parliament was broadcasted live.
Queen Elizabeth II opened London Gatwick Airport.
