A deadly 106°F heatwave in Japan killed at least 65 people, and more than 22,000 were hospitalized.
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Palermo, Sicily was liberated by US forces.
American sci-fi horror movie 'Plan 9 From Outer Space' premiered.
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Japan published the first print of the world's most popular manga-comic series, 'One Piece.'
