Mount Papandayan volcano in Indonesia erupted, killing almost 3,000 people.
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Scientists discovered the oldest living Greenland Shark, with an estimated age of 392 years old.
Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi officially announced his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.
Bishop William of St. Calais demolished the old Saxon church in Durham and laid the foundation for the new Norman Durham cathedral.
Inventor Harvey Hubbell patented the popular light bulb with a pull chain.
The Apollo 11 astronauts were released from a three-week quarantine following their liftoff from the moon.
