The world’s fastest train, a maglev bullet train with speeds of 373 mph (600 km/h), debuted in China.
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The Battle of Bull Run took place at Manassas Junction, Virginia.
The estimated magnitude 8.0 earthquake caused the island of Crete to rise 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level.
Marvel's superhero movie 'Guardians of the Galaxy' premiered in Hollywood, Los Angeles, US.
American forces landed on Guam during WWII, which started the Second Battle of Guam.
The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was set on fire by Herostratus.