Herman Melville’s novel “Moby Dick” was published by Harper & Brothers in New York.
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The discovery of an Earth-like planet 3.2 times bigger than our world was announced.
NASA's Mariner 9 became the first spacecraft to orbit another planet when it entered Mars' orbit.
The James Bond movie 'Casino Royale,' with Daniel Craig as Bond, premiered in London.
Disney's Moana premiered in Los Angeles, California, US.
The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) began its radio service in the United Kingdom.