Two trains crashed in a snowstorm in Wellington, Washington, USA, claiming the lives of 96 people.
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Jupiter's moon was found to have a liquid ocean under a thick crust of ice.
An 8.4 magnitude Sanriku Earthquake and tsunami rocked Japan.
Chemical elements Moscovium, Tennessine, and Oganesson were added to the Periodic Table of Elements.
The original 'King Kong' movie was shown at Radio City Music Hall and RKO Roxy, New York City, US.
The Bank of England printed the first one-pound and two-pound banknotes.