The estimated magnitude 8.0 earthquake caused the island of Crete to rise 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level.
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The Soviet Vostok Station in Antarctica recorded the world's lowest temperature in an inhabited location.
American forces landed on Guam during WWII, which started the Second Battle of Guam.
The comedy movie 'The Quiet Man' was released in the UK.
The first-ever western shootdown happened in Market Square, Springfield, Missouri, US.
The world's fastest train, a maglev bullet train with speeds of 373 mph (600 km/h), debuted in China.
