Herman Melville’s novel “Moby Dick” was published by Harper & Brothers in New York.
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The James Bond movie 'Casino Royale,' with Daniel Craig as Bond, premiered in London.
The musical 'Chicago' opened at Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City.
The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) began its radio service in the United Kingdom.
German astronomer Gottfried Kirch discovered the Great Comet of 1680, the first comet sighted using a telescope.
Nellie Bly, a pioneering female journalist, embarked on a trip to travel around the world in less than 80 days.
