The Aleppo, Syria earthquake occurred and was one of the deadliest in history, killing around 230,000 Syrians.
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NASA launched STS-92 to the International Space Station, which became the 100th Space Shuttle mission.
NASA astronaut Kathy Sullivan became the first woman to walk in space.
Alexander Miles patented the automatic opening and closing elevator.
Japan opened its borders to tourists after two years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Theodore Roosevelt became the first US President to fly in an airplane.