Facts & Historical Events On This Day.
Camila Cabello released her hit single 'Havana.'
Rapper Kidd Creole stabbed a homeless man to death in New York City and was arrested.
President Barack Obama announced his Clean Power Plan to take action on climate change.
Morgan Freeman's car flipped over several times on the highway in Mississippi.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad takes office in Iran.
Army Officers Seize Power in Mauritania.
The Statue of Liberty pedestal reopened after the 9/11 disaster that occurred in 2001.
NASA's Messenger probe launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
The Anglican Church of America approved a gay bishop.
George W. Bush renewed the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act (ILSA) for an additional five years.
American coming-of-age teen comedy film 'The Princess Diaries' was released.
'No Matter What' by Irish boy band Boyzone was released.
Tokyo had its hottest day on record, reaching a staggering 102.4°F (39.1°C).
Queen Elizabeth II opened the 11th Commonwealth Games held in Edmonton, Canada.
Niger gains its independence from France.
World's first theme park opens its doors in in Santa Claus, Indiana, USA.
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company is founded.
The American Dental Association was founded in Niagara Falls, New York.
Christopher Columbus set sail on his first voyage from Palos de la Frontera, Spain.
Louis VI had his coronation and was crowned the King of France.
