Female rowing duo Heather Stanning & Helen Glover claimed Team GB’s first Olympic medal at the London Olympics.
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While sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus discovered Venezuela, which he called 'Isla Santa.'
The US won gold in the first-ever women's soccer at the Olympics.
Colorado became the 38th state to join the United States of America.
The Mississippi River Bridge collapsed during rush hour.
George R. R. Martin published his novel, 'Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire.'
