Queen Elizabeth II opened the 11th Commonwealth Games held in Edmonton, Canada.
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'No Matter What' by Irish boy band Boyzone was released.
The Statue of Liberty pedestal reopened after the 9/11 disaster that occurred in 2001.
Tokyo had its hottest day on record, reaching a staggering 102.4°F (39.1°C).
Germany declared war on France and sent its first wave of troops to Belgium to start the attack.
Louis VI had his coronation and was crowned the King of France.
