While sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus discovered Venezuela, which he called “Isla Santa.”
Source
Female rowing duo Heather Stanning & Helen Glover claimed Team GB's first Olympic medal at the London Olympics.
Authorities blamed climate change for an Anthrax outbreak in the Arctic Circle of Russia.
Astronauts on Apollo 15 discovered a rock that could date back to the birth of the moon.
Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda crashed in the German Grand Prix and was hospitalized with near-fatal burns.
The US won gold in the first-ever women's soccer at the Olympics.
