1811
The first of many
Venezuela became the first South American country to declare independence from Spain.
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1865
William Booth formed the Salvation Army in London, England.
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1946
The bikini swimsuit made its debut at a Paris fashion show.
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1954
Elvis Presley recorded "That's All Right," his first commercial record.
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1975
Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win a Wimbledon singles title when he defeated Jimmy Connors.
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1996
Dolly, the first sheep cloned from adult cells, was born.
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2002
Baseball great Ted Williams died.
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