Adrian Hidalgo set the world record for spinning a diabolo around his leg 117 times in 1 minute.
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The most deadly earthquake in history was recorded in China in Shaanxi's province.
A Morse code distress call was made at sea, which led to the first radio sea rescue.
Seventeen people went on trial in the second Moscow Trials.
The Royal Exchange in London was opened by Queen Elizabeth I.
The last signal from the Pioneer 10 space probe was received.