Erden Eruç began the world’s first successful solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world.
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Louis XVI of France declared war on Great Britain during the American Revolution.
Wyoming became the 44th state to join the United States of America.
Aviator Howard Hughes started his around-the-world flight.
The Beatles' album 'VI' topped the Billboard charts at number one and stayed there for six weeks.
A chemical factory in Seveso, near Milan, Italy, exploded, covering surrounding areas in dioxin.