The Franklin National Bank closed due to fraud, the largest US bank to fail at the time.
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Pioneer Venus Orbiter, or Pioneer 12, sent its last transmission as it fell from its orbit around Venus.
Israel formally declared war on Hamas following a surprise attack by Hamas operatives in Israeli-controlled territory.
Captain James Cook landed on Poverty Bay, New Zealand, where he studied and explored the land.
Inventor Percy L. Spencer patented the Microwave Oven.
Kepler's Supernova was discovered.
