The Simpson’s 636th episode aired, making it the longest episode count of any TV series in history.
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British Lieutenant James Cook became the first European to reach Australia's east coast.
Indonesia announced plans to move its capital city from Jakarta due to the city sinking.
Rockstar Games released Grand Theft Auto IV, the sixth in the GTA series, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
The first pieces of the Berlin Wall were dismantled, starting at Brandenburg Gate.
Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot.
