Princess Diana of Wales was laid to rest with 2 billion people watching her funeral on TV.
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The First Battle of the Marne began during World War I.
Swaziland gained independence from the United Kingdom.
The Great Fire of London was extinguished after destroying around 70,000 homes.
Stephanie Myers published New Moon, the second novel in the Twilight series.
7-month-old twins joined at the back of the head were successfully separated.