Erden Eruç began the world’s first successful solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world.
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The Scopes Monkey Trial took place in Dayton, Tennessee.
A chemical factory in Seveso, near Milan, Italy, exploded, covering surrounding areas in dioxin.
The British newspaper, News of the World, published its last-ever edition following a phone-hacking scandal.
West Virginia had its hottest day on record at a sweltering 112°F (44°C).
Aviator Howard Hughes started his around-the-world flight.
