Germany declared war on France and sent its first wave of troops to Belgium to start the attack.
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Louis VI had his coronation and was crowned the King of France.
NASA's Messenger probe launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
The Anglican Church of America approved a gay bishop.
Christopher Columbus set sail on his first voyage from Palos de la Frontera, Spain.
The Statue of Liberty pedestal reopened after the 9/11 disaster that occurred in 2001.
