Zhai Zhigang became the first person from China to perform a spacewalk while on the Shenzhou 7 mission.
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The latter of two total lunar eclipses was seen from the Americas.
During the American Revolution, Lancaster in Pennsylvania became the capital of the United States for just one day.
New Zealand singer Lorde released her debut album 'Pure Heroine.'
John Adams was selected to negotiate a peace treaty of commerce with Great Britain following the Revolutionary war.
Hurricane Gloria finally dissipated after ripping through North Eastern US since September 16.
