Samsung stopped producing Note 7 phones due to batteries exploding on users.
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The Aleppo, Syria earthquake occurred and was one of the deadliest in history, killing around 230,000 Syrians.
The world's longest flight took place between Singapore and Newark Airport.
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.
NASA launched its first space probe, Pioneer 1.
