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.
American fugitive James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to murdering Martin Luther King Jr.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered at the Belasco Theater, New York City, US, and ran for 45 performances.
The Incredible Hulk TV series premiered on CBC starring Bill Bixby.
All nine planets (including Pluto) lined up with the sun.
