The American Psychiatric Association officially declared that homosexuality is not a mental illness.
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The red robin was officially named Britain's National Bird.
The Republic of Ezo, a separatist Japanese state, was established on the island of Ezo, Japan.
Gone with the Wind, the drama film directed by Victor Fleming, premiered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Million Dollar Baby, directed by Clint Eastwood, was released. It went on to win Best Picture.
China successfully landed its moon rover.