The United States conducted its first and only nuclear artillery test at the Nevada Test Site.
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Wonder Woman, directed by Patty Jenkins, premiered in Los Angeles. It was the first superhero film directed by a woman.
The Hands Across America charity event was held.
At the 53rd Cannes Film Festival, 'Dancer in the Dark,' directed by Lars von Trier starring Björk, won the Palme d'Or award.
Oprah Winfrey aired her last show.
Alien, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Sigourney Weaver, was released.
