American forces landed on Guam during WWII, which started the Second Battle of Guam.
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The comedy movie 'The Quiet Man' was released in the UK.
The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was set on fire by Herostratus.
NASA's space shuttle program finally came to a close when mission STS-135 landed.
The first-ever western shootdown happened in Market Square, Springfield, Missouri, US.
Marvel's superhero movie 'Guardians of the Galaxy' premiered in Hollywood, Los Angeles, US.
