The World Surf League closed the gender pay gap by giving equal prizes to all genders.
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Former President Barack Obama gave his nominee acceptance speech.
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Green Bay Packers 34-29 in Brazil in the first NFL game in South America.
Princess Diana of Wales was laid to rest with 2 billion people watching her funeral on TV.
The historical drama 'The King's Speech' premiered at Telluride Festival in the United States.
The Great Fire of London was extinguished after destroying around 70,000 homes.
