Female rowing duo Heather Stanning & Helen Glover claimed Team GB’s first Olympic medal at the London Olympics.
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Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda crashed in the German Grand Prix and was hospitalized with near-fatal burns.
While sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus discovered Venezuela, which he called 'Isla Santa.'
MTV launched, broadcasting its first music video at 12:01 am.
The Mississippi River Bridge collapsed during rush hour.
Colorado became the 38th state to join the United States of America.
