Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by George Lucas, premiered.
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Lugano, Switzerland, hosted the first Eurovision Song Contest.
Paavo Nurmi ran a world record time of 3000 meters in 8 minutes and 25 seconds.
John Hancock was unanimously elected President of the Continental Congress.
The first telegraph message was sent.
John Wesley had his famous spiritual experience that solidified his trust in Christ.
