The comedy-drama musical “Nashville” written by Robert Altman was released.
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American leading figure Benjamin Franklin created the Franklin Stove.
The Rolling Stones hit single 'Paint It Black' reached number 1 in the US.
After narrowly escaping a shipwreck, British explorer Captain James Cook discovered the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
British prime minister Margaret Thatcher won elections for a record third term.
E.T. the Extra Terrestrial by Steven Spielberg was released.
