Australia’s first university, The University of Sydney, was inaugurated.
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Alexander Miles patented the automatic opening and closing elevator.
Samsung stopped producing Note 7 phones due to batteries exploding on users.
NASA launched STS-92 to the International Space Station, which became the 100th Space Shuttle mission.
NASA astronaut Kathy Sullivan became the first woman to walk in space.
The world's longest flight took place between Singapore and Newark Airport.
