The Apollo 11 astronauts were released from a three-week quarantine following their liftoff from the moon.
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Scientists discovered the oldest living Greenland Shark, with an estimated age of 392 years old.
Henry S. Parmalee patented the fire sprinkler system.
Joseph Pulitzer wrote an article in New York World to ask the public to donate towards constructing the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty.
Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi officially announced his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.
The last total solar eclipse of the 20th century occurred and was visible from Europe and Asia.