The Great Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire led by Lawrence of Arabia was initiated in Mecca.
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The last episode of David Lynch's original Twin Peaks aired.
In London, the Millenium Bridge closed for safety checks following large crowds, which caused the bridge to start swaying.
NASA's Explorer 49 was launched into Earth's orbit to research long-range radio waves within the Milky Way.
The Opportunity Mars rover sent its last signal to Earth.
Robber John Dillinger stole $10,000 in his first robbery at a bank in New Carlisle, Ohio.
