Yellowstone National Park closed for the first time in US history due to ongoing fires.
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Conrad II, also known as Conrad the Elder, was crowned king of Germany in Mainz Cathedral by Archbishop Aribo.
Ghazi bin Faisal became King of Iraq.
Queen Elizabeth II of England officially opened the Severn Bridge in South West England.
Kylie Minogue's signature song 'Can't Get You Out of My Head' was released.
The Oprah Winfrey Show aired for the first time.
