The American sketch comedy series “Saturday Night Live” premiered on US television.
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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.
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.
