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2020<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

Spain’s former King Juan Carlos announces he will go into exile abroad amid his implication in a corruption inquiry.<\/p>\n

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2017<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

Brazilian soccer forward Neymar transfers from FC Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record transfer fee of €222 on a 5-year deal.<\/p>\n

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Camila Cabello releases her single “Havana” (biggest song worldwide 2018, 19 million copies sold).<\/p>\n

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2012<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

American super-swimmer Michael Phelps wins the 100m butterfly in London to take his all-time Olympic gold medal tally to a record 17.<\/p>\n

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2004<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

The pedestal of the Statue of Liberty reopens after being closed since the September 11 attacks.<\/p>\n

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1992<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

“Unforgiven” directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman premieres in Los Angeles (Academy Awards Best Picture 1993).<\/p>\n

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1979<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

Sam Snead, at 67 years, 2 months and 7 days sets the record for the oldest player to make the cut in a major – PGA Championship at Oakland Hills CC.<\/p>\n

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1971<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

Paul McCartney announces formation of his group Wings.<\/p>\n

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1949<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was formed. The league was formed by the merger between the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League. <\/p>\n

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1933<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

The Mickey Mouse Watch was introduced for the price of $2.75. <\/p>\n

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1914<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

Germany declared war on France. The next day World War I began when Britain declared war on Germany. <\/p>\n

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1876<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

Alexander Graham Bell holds the World’s first definitive telephone tests, and makes the first intelligible telephone call from building to building.<\/p>\n

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