Forty-three people were killed in the Detroit Riots, one of the worst riots in US history.
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The 9/11 victim compensation fund was extended indefinitely by the US Senate.
Italian Artist Caravaggio signed his first commission contract to paint the Contarelli Chapel in the French church in Rome.
Pete Everest became the fastest man in the world.
The 87th Tour de France came to an end with the winner losing his title.
British boyband One Direction was formed during X-Factor UK.
