Doctors in New York successfully performed the world’s first face and double hand transplant.
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The US Military shot down a Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon.
The first Mormon Pioneers left their homes in Nauvoo, Illinois, and began the long trek to the Salt Lake Valley.
The very first Sims game was released for PC in North America.
Post Malone released his debut single, 'White Iverson,' to Soundcloud.
The Codex Sinaiticus – one of the oldest known copies of the bible – was discovered in Egypt.
