Princess Diana of Wales was laid to rest with 2 billion people watching her funeral on TV.
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The First Battle of the Marne began during World War I.
The Great Fire of London was extinguished after destroying around 70,000 homes.
The historical drama 'The King's Speech' premiered at Telluride Festival in the United States.
Former President Barack Obama gave his nominee acceptance speech.
The Pointe-à-Pitre hurricane hit Guadeloupe killing 6,000 people.
