Regions around Athens, Greece, were evacuated due to wildfires after the hottest June and July on record.
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Legendary baseballer Babe Ruth became the first member of the 500 home run club.
American steamship S. S. Arapahoe became the first to use the signal 'SOS' off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA.
Pope Alexander VI, born Rodrigo de Borja became Pope.
The world's first roller skating rink opened in Rhode Island.
Henry S. Parmalee patented the fire sprinkler system.
