Around 200,000 people marched through Washington, D.C. streets to fight for gay and lesbian civil rights.
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NASA launched its first space probe, Pioneer 1.
Theodore Roosevelt became the first US President to fly in an airplane.
Alexander Miles patented the automatic opening and closing elevator.
Japan opened its borders to tourists after two years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lionel Richie's second album and best-selling of all time, 'Can't Slow Down,' was released.
