Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor became the first Malaysian in space aboard Russia’s Soyuz TMA-10.
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The War of the Polish Succession began when France declared war on Austria and Saxony.
Marvel superhero film 'Thor: Ragnarok' premiered in Los Angeles, California, US.
British astronomer William Lassell discovered Neptune's largest moon, Triton.
A $1 coin was approved by the US Congress, featuring women's suffrage activist Susan B. Anthony.
Edward Seymour, the first Duke of Somerset and Lord Protector of England, had his title stripped from him.
