After 67 years of colonial rule, the Republic of Guinea gained independence from France.
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French-Breton explorer Jacques Cartier discovered 'Mount Royal,' now known as Montreal, Canada.
American spy thriller TV series 'Homeland' first aired on Showtime.
Three Russian cosmonauts returned from space after spending a record time of 237 days in orbit.
Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in Paris, France.
EA Games' FIFA 10, the highest-rated FIFA game made, was released in Europe.