The estimated magnitude 8.0 earthquake caused the island of Crete to rise 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level.
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The Soviet Vostok Station in Antarctica recorded the world's lowest temperature in an inhabited location.
J.K. Rowling's final book in the series 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' book was published worldwide.
US President Joe Biden withdrew from his re-election campaign and endorsed Kamala Harris as his preferred successor.
New York City allocated hundreds of acres of land in Manhattan for Central Park.
The world's fastest train, a maglev bullet train with speeds of 373 mph (600 km/h), debuted in China.
