Pakistan gained independence from the British Empire – a day before India’s independence.
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A rainfall survey named 'It is raining plastic' announced that tiny plastic particles were found in 90% of rain samples in Colorado, US.
The world's most amazing face transplant took place.
After being in construction for 632 years, the Cologne Cathedral was completed.
Singapore opened the world's first Summer Youth Olympics Games.
A major blackout occurred in the Northeastern and Midwestern US along with Ontario, Canada.
