The UK had its hottest day on record.
On this day, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, reached a scorching 38.7 °C (101.7°F).
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Metallica released their album 'Kill 'Em All.'
Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson's attempt to conquest Tenerife, Spain, failed.
Italian Fascist Prime Minister Benito Mussolini was removed from office.
Bob Dylan performed his first electric concert at the Newport Folk Festival.
Lance Armstrong won Tour de France for the 7th consecutive run.
