Regions around Athens, Greece, were evacuated due to wildfires after the hottest June and July on record.
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Scientists discovered the oldest living Greenland Shark, with an estimated age of 392 years old.
Joseph Pulitzer wrote an article in New York World to ask the public to donate towards constructing the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty.
The last total solar eclipse of the 20th century occurred and was visible from Europe and Asia.
Airbedandbreakfast.com was launched by its three founders, which is now known as Airbnb.
Pope Alexander VI, born Rodrigo de Borja became Pope.
