Regions around Athens, Greece, were evacuated due to wildfires after the hottest June and July on record.
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The Apollo 11 astronauts were released from a three-week quarantine following their liftoff from the moon.
Joseph Pulitzer wrote an article in New York World to ask the public to donate towards constructing the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty.
Bishop William of St. Calais demolished the old Saxon church in Durham and laid the foundation for the new Norman Durham cathedral.
Pope Alexander VI, born Rodrigo de Borja became Pope.
The last total solar eclipse of the 20th century occurred and was visible from Europe and Asia.
