The popular children’s book “Five on a Treasure Island” featuring the “Famous Five,” written by Enid Blyton, was published.
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The video game console Atari 2600 was released.
The category 5 hurricane Irma began dissipating, but the disaster left millions without electricity in Florida and Georgia.
The science-fiction movie 'The Martian,' starring Matt Damon, premiered in Toronto, Canada.
Janet Parker became the last person to die of smallpox in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Two planes crashed into the World Trade Towers in New York City.