The Aleppo, Syria earthquake occurred and was one of the deadliest in history, killing around 230,000 Syrians.
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NASA astronaut Kathy Sullivan became the first woman to walk in space.
NASA launched STS-92 to the International Space Station, which became the 100th Space Shuttle mission.
The world's longest flight took place between Singapore and Newark Airport.
Alexander Miles patented the automatic opening and closing elevator.
Around 200,000 people marched through Washington, D.C. streets to fight for gay and lesbian civil rights.
