The World Health Organization announced the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
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The US Congress made a final decision on the use of the US Dollar as currency.
Estonian tribes defeated Sweden in the Battle of Lihula.
During a tour in Montreal, Canada, James Hetfield from the band Metallica received third-degree burns to his arms, face, hands, and legs.
A male cheerleader shot and killed four people, and injured four more at two locations in Dallas, Texas.
Richard Nixon announced his resignation from being President of the United States of America.
