Two trains crashed in a snowstorm in Wellington, Washington, USA, claiming the lives of 96 people.
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The US spacecraft Pioneer 10 launched.
Madonna featured in a Pepsi Commercial during NBC-TV's 'Cosby Show.'
The original 'King Kong' movie was shown at Radio City Music Hall and RKO Roxy, New York City, US.
Chemical elements Moscovium, Tennessine, and Oganesson were added to the Periodic Table of Elements.
Automatic street lights first appeared in New Milford, Connecticut, US.
