Twelve new moons were discovered in Jupiter’s orbit, bringing the planet’s total number of moons to 79.
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Republican Party in Detroit nominated Ronald Reagan for US president.
Martin Luther had a public debate with theologian Johann Eck at Pleissenburg Castle in Leipzig.
US Marine Major John Glenn's 'Project Bullet' broke the transcontinental speed record.
Father Junipero Serra started his first mission in California named 'Mission San Diego.'
The journey of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his followers began. This was known as the Hijrah.
