West Virginia had its hottest day on record at a sweltering 112°F (44°C).
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The Beatles' album 'VI' topped the Billboard charts at number one and stayed there for six weeks.
The Scopes Monkey Trial took place in Dayton, Tennessee.
Erden Eruç began the world's first successful solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world.
Aviator Howard Hughes started his around-the-world flight.
Wyoming became the 44th state to join the United States of America.
