NASA’s Mariner 9 became the first spacecraft to orbit another planet when it entered Mars’ orbit.
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German astronomer Gottfried Kirch discovered the Great Comet of 1680, the first comet sighted using a telescope.
The James Bond movie 'Casino Royale,' with Daniel Craig as Bond, premiered in London.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Kaikōura, New Zealand.
The discovery of an Earth-like planet 3.2 times bigger than our world was announced.
The musical 'Chicago' opened at Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City.
