Sir Robert Baden-Powell established the Boys Scouts in England.
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The first Monkeypox deaths outside of Africa were recorded in Brazil and Spain.
King George VI officially opened the 11th modern-day Olympic Games at the Wembley Arena in London, UK.
A screening test of Walt Disney's ''Steamboat Willie” occurred featuring Mickey Mouse.
Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer got married at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
David Berkowitz, otherwise known as the Son of Sam serial killer, shot his first victims.
