A shark bit off an arm of professional surfer Bethany Hamilton in Hawaiian waters.
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The Statue of Unity in India was officially completed making it the world's tallest statue at 597 ft (182 m).
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) stated that the world's population had reached seven billion.
The Big Cat, aka Earl Lloyd, became the first African-American to play in the NBA.
The American psychological thriller 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane' with Joan Crawford and Bette Davis was released.
Medal of Honor was released for PlayStation, instantly becoming the best shooter to date.
