American boxer Jersey Joe Walcott became the oldest heavyweight champion aged 37.
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American mobster Charles Luciano (also known as Lucky Luciano) was trialed and sentenced to 30-50 years in prison.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was named marshal, placing him at the highest rank in the military.
Forest fires spread across large areas of Sweden.
A fire broke out in the evening and swept through the city of Rome, which lasted longer than a week.
Cliff Richard was awarded £210,000 in damages after winning a privacy case against the BBC.
