President John F. Kennedy gained an honorary degree from Yale University.
Source
American leading figure Benjamin Franklin created the Franklin Stove.
After narrowly escaping a shipwreck, British explorer Captain James Cook discovered the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
British prime minister Margaret Thatcher won elections for a record third term.
E.T. the Extra Terrestrial by Steven Spielberg was released.
The Basilica of St Denis in Paris was completed and dedicated.
