Elton John released the single “Candle in the Wind” as a tribute to Princess Diana of Wales.
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The Soviet Union's Luna 2 space probe became the first spacecraft to reach the moon's surface.
Super Mario Bros was released for the Nintendo Family Computer in Japan.
Henry Bliss became the first person killed in an automobile accident in the United States.
The Beatles released their hit single 'Yesterday.'
The animated mystery-comedy 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!' first aired on CBS.
