The US won gold in the first-ever women’s soccer at the Olympics.
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Colorado became the 38th state to join the United States of America.
Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda crashed in the German Grand Prix and was hospitalized with near-fatal burns.
Kenyan cancer survivors protested in Nairobi.
Nintendo released 'Kirby's Dream Land' for the Game Boy in North America.
Female rowing duo Heather Stanning & Helen Glover claimed Team GB's first Olympic medal at the London Olympics.
