Former President Barack Obama gave his nominee acceptance speech.
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The World Surf League closed the gender pay gap by giving equal prizes to all genders.
The Indian Space Research Organization's Vikram Moon lander crash-landed on the moon.
The First Battle of the Marne began during World War I.
Swaziland gained independence from the United Kingdom.
Princess Diana of Wales was laid to rest with 2 billion people watching her funeral on TV.