Regions around Athens, Greece, were evacuated due to wildfires after the hottest June and July on record.
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Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi officially announced his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.
Inventor Harvey Hubbell patented the popular light bulb with a pull chain.
Henry S. Parmalee patented the fire sprinkler system.
Roman general Claudius Silvanus fraudulently proclaimed himself Roman emperor and was hacked to death.
Pope Alexander VI, born Rodrigo de Borja became Pope.
