Around 200,000 people marched through Washington, D.C. streets to fight for gay and lesbian civil rights.
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Japan opened its borders to tourists after two years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NASA launched its first space probe, Pioneer 1.
The Aleppo, Syria earthquake occurred and was one of the deadliest in history, killing around 230,000 Syrians.
Lionel Richie's second album and best-selling of all time, 'Can't Slow Down,' was released.
The world's longest flight took place between Singapore and Newark Airport.
