Disney bought Capital Cities, ABC, and ESPN for $19 billion.
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Michael Phelps broke the world record for the most medals won at the Olympics.
Christopher Columbus discovered Trinity Islands.
Cliff Richard and The Drifters' single 'Living Doll' reached number one in the UK charts and stayed there for six weeks.
Samuel Hopkins was awarded the first US patent.
The Rolling Stones began the first of two concerts in Ireland.
