The category 5 hurricane Irma began dissipating, but the disaster left millions without electricity in Florida and Georgia.
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The science-fiction movie 'The Martian,' starring Matt Damon, premiered in Toronto, Canada.
The video game console Atari 2600 was released.
The English were defeated at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
The popular children's book 'Five on a Treasure Island' featuring the 'Famous Five,' written by Enid Blyton, was published.
Nahalal, the first moshav in modern-day Israel, was settled.
