Japan opened its borders to tourists after two years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Australia's first university, The University of Sydney, was inaugurated.
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.
The Aleppo, Syria earthquake occurred and was one of the deadliest in history, killing around 230,000 Syrians.
Alexander Miles patented the automatic opening and closing elevator.
