Regions around Athens, Greece, were evacuated due to wildfires after the hottest June and July on record.
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Pope Alexander VI, born Rodrigo de Borja became Pope.
Mount Papandayan volcano in Indonesia erupted, killing almost 3,000 people.
Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi officially announced his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.
The last total solar eclipse of the 20th century occurred and was visible from Europe and Asia.
The Apollo 11 astronauts were released from a three-week quarantine following their liftoff from the moon.