The Royal Exchange in London was opened by Queen Elizabeth I.
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A category five blizzard occurred in the Mid-Atlantic and North East US, which covered the area in 3 feet of snow.
The most deadly earthquake in history was recorded in China in Shaanxi's province.
Hawaii was shaken by an eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano that lasted 300 days and destroyed a coastal village.
Prospect Creek Camp in Alaska recorded -80°F, making it the coldest temperature recorded in US history.
Seventeen people went on trial in the second Moscow Trials.
