American leading figure Benjamin Franklin created the Franklin Stove.
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The Rolling Stones hit single 'Paint It Black' reached number 1 in the US.
E.T. the Extra Terrestrial by Steven Spielberg was released.
King Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon.
The comedy-drama musical 'Nashville' written by Robert Altman was released.
South Africa played host to the first FIFA World Cup in Africa.
