A 7.8 earthquake hit Flores Island in Indonesia, which caused an 82-foot tsunami, killing about 2,500 people.
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Adolf Eichmann was found guilty of war crimes in Israel.
The deepest point of land was identified.
The Empire of China was established by statesman Yuan Shikai, who declared himself Emperor.
Winona Ryder was arrested.
Apple made its initial public offering on the US stock market.
