Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda crashed in the German Grand Prix and was hospitalized with near-fatal burns.
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The Petronas Towers opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Authorities blamed climate change for an Anthrax outbreak in the Arctic Circle of Russia.
The Swedish crown jewels were stolen from a cathedral in broad daylight.
George R. R. Martin published his novel, 'Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire.'
Female rowing duo Heather Stanning & Helen Glover claimed Team GB's first Olympic medal at the London Olympics.
