The groundbreaking TV soap opera “Sua Vida Me Pertence” premiered in Brazil.
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John Wayne Gacy was arrested.
Antonov An-255 Mriya, the largest airplane in the world, flew for the first time.
The first feature-length silent film comedy, 'Tillie's Punctured Romance,' was released, starring Marie Dressler, Mabel Normand, and Charlie Chaplin.
The first crossword puzzle was printed.
Israel gave control of the city of Bethlehem to Palestine.
