Forty-three people were killed in the Detroit Riots, one of the worst riots in US history.
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Pete Everest became the fastest man in the world.
The first US woman in space, Sally Ride, died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 61.
Singer legend Amy Winehouse was found dead at her home in London, England.
NASA announced they had found 'Earth's bigger, older cousin.'
The 9/11 victim compensation fund was extended indefinitely by the US Senate.
