King George VI officially opened the 11th modern-day Olympic Games at the Wembley Arena in London, UK.
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Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France for the third time in a row.
Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' single reached a new record for the longest time on the Billboard charts after spending 17 weeks at number one.
Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer got married at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
J. R. R. Tolkien published the original 'The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring' novel.
David Berkowitz, otherwise known as the Son of Sam serial killer, shot his first victims.
