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.
The Republic of Texas declared independence from Mexico during the Texas Revolution.
Dmitry Medvedev was elected as the third President of Russia.
The US spacecraft Pioneer 10 launched.
An 8.4 magnitude Sanriku Earthquake and tsunami rocked Japan.
