The Statue of Liberty pedestal reopened after the 9/11 disaster that occurred in 2001.
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President Barack Obama announced his Clean Power Plan to take action on climate change.
Queen Elizabeth II opened the 11th Commonwealth Games held in Edmonton, Canada.
Louis VI had his coronation and was crowned the King of France.
Tokyo had its hottest day on record, reaching a staggering 102.4°F (39.1°C).
Christopher Columbus set sail on his first voyage from Palos de la Frontera, Spain.