Nazi forces moved on Britain for the first time after attacking shipping containers in the English Channel.
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Lady Jane Grey began her 9-day reign as the Queen of England, France, and Ireland.
The Scopes Monkey Trial took place in Dayton, Tennessee.
Aviator Howard Hughes started his around-the-world flight.
Erden Eruç began the world's first successful solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world.
Wyoming became the 44th state to join the United States of America.
