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.
The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus received a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Hurricane Gloria finally dissipated after ripping through North Eastern US since September 16.
The first Ford Model T car was assembled.
