The Statue of Unity in India was officially completed making it the world’s tallest statue at 597 ft (182 m).
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The Kaaba caught fire and was burned down during the Siege of Mecca.
A shark bit off an arm of professional surfer Bethany Hamilton in Hawaiian waters.
Medal of Honor was released for PlayStation, instantly becoming the best shooter to date.
The American psychological thriller 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane' with Joan Crawford and Bette Davis was released.
After over four years in the making, Michelangelo unveiled 'The Last Judgment' painting at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City.