Robert Goddard was granted a patent for the rocket-powered aircraft.
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Dictator Efraín Rios Montt declared himself the president of Guatemala.
Rock star Paul McCartney's 'Ram' album went Gold.
Major record label Columbia Records signed singer Bruce Springsteen.
The first ballistic missile submarine was launched from Groton, Connecticut, US.
Donald Duck made its first appearance in 'The Wise Little Hen.'
