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