Two trains crashed in a snowstorm in Wellington, Washington, USA, claiming the lives of 96 people.
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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.
Dmitry Medvedev was elected as the third President of Russia.
US President Joe Biden announced that Americans no longer needed to wear masks against COVID-19, following guidance released by the CDC.
The Bank of England printed the first one-pound and two-pound banknotes.
