Regions around Athens, Greece, were evacuated due to wildfires after the hottest June and July on record.
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The world's first roller skating rink opened in Rhode Island.
The Apollo 11 astronauts were released from a three-week quarantine following their liftoff from the moon.
Henry S. Parmalee patented the fire sprinkler system.
Inventor Harvey Hubbell patented the popular light bulb with a pull chain.
Bishop William of St. Calais demolished the old Saxon church in Durham and laid the foundation for the new Norman Durham cathedral.
