The Great Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire led by Lawrence of Arabia was initiated in Mecca.
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Innocent Bridget Bishop was the first person to be trialed and hung for witchcraft in Massachusetts, US.
Robber John Dillinger stole $10,000 in his first robbery at a bank in New Carlisle, Ohio.
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.
In London, the Millenium Bridge closed for safety checks following large crowds, which caused the bridge to start swaying.
