The last total solar eclipse of the 20th century occurred and was visible from Europe and Asia.
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Bishop William of St. Calais demolished the old Saxon church in Durham and laid the foundation for the new Norman Durham cathedral.
Mount Papandayan volcano in Indonesia erupted, killing almost 3,000 people.
The Apollo 11 astronauts were released from a three-week quarantine following their liftoff from the moon.
Joseph Pulitzer wrote an article in New York World to ask the public to donate towards constructing the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty.
Airbedandbreakfast.com was launched by its three founders, which is now known as Airbnb.
