Former President Barack Obama gave his nominee acceptance speech.
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'Victoria' became the world's first recorded ship to have circumnavigated the globe when it arrived back in Spain.
The World Surf League closed the gender pay gap by giving equal prizes to all genders.
The historical drama 'The King's Speech' premiered at Telluride Festival in the United States.
Swaziland gained independence from the United Kingdom.
The Indian Space Research Organization's Vikram Moon lander crash-landed on the moon.