Alexander Miles patented the automatic opening and closing elevator.
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The Aleppo, Syria earthquake occurred and was one of the deadliest in history, killing around 230,000 Syrians.
NASA astronaut Kathy Sullivan became the first woman to walk in space.
The world's longest flight took place between Singapore and Newark Airport.
Theodore Roosevelt became the first US President to fly in an airplane.
NASA launched its first space probe, Pioneer 1.
