After seven months of travel, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter arrived safely to Mars.
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The US issued first paper money in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $500 and $1000 notes.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered at the Belasco Theater, New York City, US, and ran for 45 performances.
All nine planets (including Pluto) lined up with the sun.
Christopher Nolan won Best Director, and his film 'Oppenheimer' won Best Film at the 96th Academy Awards.
Music copyright infringement from Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke led to a record payout of $7.3 million to the family of Marvin Gaye.
