The Aleppo, Syria earthquake occurred and was one of the deadliest in history, killing around 230,000 Syrians.
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The world's longest flight took place between Singapore and Newark Airport.
NASA launched its first space probe, Pioneer 1.
The American sketch comedy series 'Saturday Night Live' premiered on US television.
Lionel Richie's second album and best-selling of all time, 'Can't Slow Down,' was released.
US President Franklin D. Roosevelt received a letter from Albert Einstein detailing the possibility of atomic weapons.
