The sci-fi movie “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier” was released in the US.
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British explorer Matthew Flinders became the first person to successfully circumnavigate Australia.
Robert Goddard was granted a patent for the rocket-powered aircraft.
Donald Duck made its first appearance in 'The Wise Little Hen.'
Rock star Paul McCartney's 'Ram' album went Gold.
Soviet Space Program's Vega 1, which was launched on December 15, 1984, released a space probe to enter Venus.