Marvel’s superhero movie “Guardians of the Galaxy” premiered in Hollywood, Los Angeles, US.
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J.K. Rowling's final book in the series 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' book was published worldwide.
New York City allocated hundreds of acres of land in Manhattan for Central Park.
American forces landed on Guam during WWII, which started the Second Battle of Guam.
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