The Pink Panther film premiered, directed by Blake Edwards with a theme by Henry Mancini.
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The modern state of Qatar was founded with Jassim Bin Mohammad Al Thani as its leader.
James Cameron's 'Avatar' was released in the US. It became the highest-grossing film of all time at the time.
Nevada became the first US state with a female-majority legislature, with new appointments taking it to 51%.
Astronomer Richard Walker discovered Saturn's moon, Epimetheus.
A powerful meteor exploded over the Bering Sea.
