NASA launched its first space probe, Pioneer 1.
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NASA launched STS-92 to the International Space Station, which became the 100th Space Shuttle mission.
The world's longest flight took place between Singapore and Newark Airport.
Around 200,000 people marched through Washington, D.C. streets to fight for gay and lesbian civil rights.
The Aleppo, Syria earthquake occurred and was one of the deadliest in history, killing around 230,000 Syrians.
Lionel Richie's second album and best-selling of all time, 'Can't Slow Down,' was released.
