Lionel Richie’s second album and best-selling of all time, “Can’t Slow Down,” was released.
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NASA launched STS-92 to the International Space Station, which became the 100th Space Shuttle mission.
Australia's first university, The University of Sydney, was inaugurated.
Japan opened its borders to tourists after two years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The world's longest flight took place between Singapore and Newark Airport.
NASA launched its first space probe, Pioneer 1.