A deadly 106°F heatwave in Japan killed at least 65 people, and more than 22,000 were hospitalized.
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American sci-fi horror movie 'Plan 9 From Outer Space' premiered.
Funai Electric announced that the world's last VCR would be manufactured this month.
American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer admitted to murdering 17 people.
Palermo, Sicily was liberated by US forces.
The Staten General of the Netherlands declared that the country no longer recognized Philip II of Spain as its ruler.
