The Kaaba caught fire and was burned down during the Siege of Mecca.
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The Statue of Unity in India was officially completed making it the world's tallest statue at 597 ft (182 m).
The Big Cat, aka Earl Lloyd, became the first African-American to play in the NBA.
A shark bit off an arm of professional surfer Bethany Hamilton in Hawaiian waters.
During tests, Virgin Galactic's experimental spaceplane, VSS Enterprise, crashed into the Mojave Desert.
Medal of Honor was released for PlayStation, instantly becoming the best shooter to date.
