Tokyo had its hottest day on record, reaching a staggering 102.4°F (39.1°C).
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Christopher Columbus set sail on his first voyage from Palos de la Frontera, Spain.
Germany declared war on France and sent its first wave of troops to Belgium to start the attack.
Louis VI had his coronation and was crowned the King of France.
The Statue of Liberty pedestal reopened after the 9/11 disaster that occurred in 2001.
American coming-of-age teen comedy film 'The Princess Diaries' was released.
