Robert Goddard was granted a patent for the rocket-powered aircraft.
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Donald Duck made its first appearance in 'The Wise Little Hen.'
Edward Snowden publicly declared that he was the source of the leaked NSA documents.
Queen Elizabeth II opened London Gatwick Airport.
British explorer Matthew Flinders became the first person to successfully circumnavigate Australia.
Rock star Paul McCartney's 'Ram' album went Gold.
