George R. R. Martin published his novel, “Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire.”
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Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda crashed in the German Grand Prix and was hospitalized with near-fatal burns.
While sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus discovered Venezuela, which he called 'Isla Santa.'
The Mississippi River Bridge collapsed during rush hour.
The US won gold in the first-ever women's soccer at the Olympics.
Female rowing duo Heather Stanning & Helen Glover claimed Team GB's first Olympic medal at the London Olympics.