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 world's fastest train, a maglev bullet train with speeds of 373 mph (600 km/h), debuted in China.
The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was set on fire by Herostratus.
American forces landed on Guam during WWII, which started the Second Battle of Guam.
The first-ever western shootdown happened in Market Square, Springfield, Missouri, US.
US President Joe Biden withdrew from his re-election campaign and endorsed Kamala Harris as his preferred successor.