Queen Elizabeth II opened the 11th Commonwealth Games held in Edmonton, Canada.
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The Statue of Liberty pedestal reopened after the 9/11 disaster that occurred in 2001.
Tokyo had its hottest day on record, reaching a staggering 102.4°F (39.1°C).
George W. Bush renewed the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act (ILSA) for an additional five years.
'No Matter What' by Irish boy band Boyzone was released.
Germany declared war on France and sent its first wave of troops to Belgium to start the attack.
