The category 5 hurricane Irma began dissipating, but the disaster left millions without electricity in Florida and Georgia.
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Ariel 1, the first British-American satellite, was launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida, US.
Hurricane Gloria finally dissipated after ripping through North Eastern US since September 16.
Hurricane Irma hit the Atlantic Basin area of the United States.
The state of Florida banned thong bikinis at some state parks.
Florida, one of the confederate states, was readmitted to the Union.