Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin was laid to rest in Detroit as thousands turned up to pay tributes.
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An F5 max rating tornado smashed through Plainfield, Illinois, killing 29 people, injuring 353, and causing $165 million in damages.
Sandwich restaurant Subway was founded in Bridgeport, Connecticut, US.
Greta Gerwig's Barbie became Warner Bros. highest-grossing film of all time with $1.34 billion in revenue.
The Slave Abolition Act was passed and came into effect the following year on August 1.
Matt Vogel became the new voice for Kermit the Frog.
