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.
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.
American steamship S. S. Arapahoe became the first to use the signal 'SOS' off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA.
