The opera “Die Entführung aus dem Serail” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart premiered in Vienna, Austria.
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US Marine Major John Glenn's 'Project Bullet' broke the transcontinental speed record.
Martin Luther had a public debate with theologian Johann Eck at Pleissenburg Castle in Leipzig.
Republican Party in Detroit nominated Ronald Reagan for US president.
The bank of Stockholm issued the first banknotes in Europe.
Twelve new moons were discovered in Jupiter's orbit, bringing the planet's total number of moons to 79.
