Tokyo had its hottest day on record, reaching a staggering 102.4°F (39.1°C).
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NASA's Messenger probe launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
The American Dental Association was founded in Niagara Falls, New York.
The Anglican Church of America approved a gay bishop.
'No Matter What' by Irish boy band Boyzone was released.
George W. Bush renewed the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act (ILSA) for an additional five years.
