Mount Papandayan volcano in Indonesia erupted, killing almost 3,000 people.
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American steamship S. S. Arapahoe became the first to use the signal 'SOS' off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA.
The Apollo 11 astronauts were released from a three-week quarantine following their liftoff from the moon.
Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi officially announced his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.
Inventor Harvey Hubbell patented the popular light bulb with a pull chain.
Henry S. Parmalee patented the fire sprinkler system.
