Johann Georg Palitzsch sighted the return of Halley’s Comet.
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The play 'Why Marry?' opened at the Astor Theatre in New York City.
The James Webb Space Telescope was launched from the Guiana Space Center.
To Kill a Mockingbird film was released.
William the Conqueror was crowned king of England at Westminster Abbey, London.
The Wolf of Wall Street, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill, was released.
