The Falklands War broke out between Argentina and Britain over the Falkland Islands and lasted ten weeks.
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Albert Einstein visited New York City and lectured on his Theory of Relativity for the first time.
The Coinage Act was enacted in the US.
Explorer Juan Ponce de León found Florida and claimed it for Spain.
Mafia boss John Gotti was convicted of thirteen murders and racketeering.
Beethoven performed his first concert 'for his benefit' at Austria's Royal Imperial Court Theatre.
