A deadly 106°F heatwave in Japan killed at least 65 people, and more than 22,000 were hospitalized.
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Woodstock '99 concert took place in Rome, New York, US.
Emperor Gia Long unified Vietnam by conquering Hanoi.
The British House of Commons passed the Slavery Abolition Act.
The Staten General of the Netherlands declared that the country no longer recognized Philip II of Spain as its ruler.
American sci-fi horror movie 'Plan 9 From Outer Space' premiered.
