A record low temperature was recorded and reached a bone-chilling -15°F in Central Park, New York City.
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Halley's Comet was last seen from Earth. It only orbits the Earth once every 75 to 76 years.
The Simpsons aired its 167th episode, making it the longest-running animation in TV history.
Five Pharaoh sculptures were discovered in the temple of Luxor.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a 48-hour working week order to increase production during World War II.
Daylight Saving started in the US.