Argentinian Communist and Guerilla leader Che Guevara was captured by the Bolivian military.
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Israel formally declared war on Hamas following a surprise attack by Hamas operatives in Israeli-controlled territory.
Northern California's wine country was devastated by sweeping wildfires.
Captain James Cook landed on Poverty Bay, New Zealand, where he studied and explored the land.
Inventor Percy L. Spencer patented the Microwave Oven.
Wisconsin was struck by the deadliest wildfire in US history.