South Ossetia declared its independence from Georgia.
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The Siege of Jerusalem began and lasted for 12 days.
Heavy metal artist Ozzy Osbourne released his first solo album, 'Blizzard of Ozz.'
An African American man, Keith Lamont Scott, was shot dead by police on Old Concord Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.
The first Whole Foods store opened in Austin, Texas, US.
The climate change rally led by activist Greta Thunberg saw millions of protesters worldwide standing up for urgent action.
