The Franklin National Bank closed due to fraud, the largest US bank to fail at the time.
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Argentinian Communist and Guerilla leader Che Guevara was captured by the Bolivian military.
Wisconsin was struck by the deadliest wildfire in US history.
American Army Corporal Alvin York and seven men attacked a major German gun nest on their own during World War I.
Israel formally declared war on Hamas following a surprise attack by Hamas operatives in Israeli-controlled territory.
Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai became the first African female to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
