Schools shut down in Singapore due to air pollution from farming practices in Indonesia.
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NASA launched the Mars Observer, a space probe designed to study Mars' geology and climate.
Paul Galvin and his brother Joseph founded Motorola as the 'Galvin Manufacturing Co.' in Chicago, Illinois.
The first printing press was set up in New England, US.
David Attenborough gained one million followers on Instagram within 4 hours and 45 minutes of his first post.
Belize became a member of the United Nations.
