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Germany's Emanuel Lasker defeated Wilhelm Steinitz to become the world chess champion, beginning a record 27-year reign.
The Golden Gate Bridge, at the time the world's longest suspension bridge by span, opened between San Francisco and Marin County, California.
Standing at 1,047 ft (319 m), New York City's Chrysler Building opened as the world's tallest building before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building 11 months later.
The Ulm Minster, the world's tallest church building, is completed in Ulm, Germany.
Ulm Minster, the world's tallest church building, was completed in Ulm, Germany.
One of the most violent football matches took place at the World Cup as Chile defeated Italy in a group match.
The inaugural edition of the Cricket World Cup, the premier international championship of men's One Day International cricket, began in England.
The Boeing 777, the world's largest twinjet, made its maiden flight.
The Manchester Baby (replica pictured), the world's first stored-program computer, ran its first program.
More than an estimated 400 million people viewed Our World, the first live international satellite television production.
The United States defeated England during the FIFA World Cup in one of the greatest upsets in the competition's history.
French acrobat Charles Blondin crossed Niagara Gorge, making him one of the world's most famous tightrope walkers.
In what is known as "The Miracle of Bern", West Germany defeated Hungary 3–2 to win the FIFA World Cup.
The Grand Junction Railway, the world's first long-distance railway with steam traction, opened between Birmingham and Newton Junction.
West Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against the Netherlands at the Munich Olympiastadion.
In the 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final at the Mineirão, Germany defeated Brazil 7–1 (players pictured), breaking several tournament records.
West Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against defending champions Argentina, with Andreas Brehme scoring the game's only goal.
Italy won their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time (players pictured).
The inaugural Wimbledon Championship, the world's oldest tennis tournament, began in London.
The last edition of the British tabloid News of the World was published, closing due to allegations that it hacked the voicemails of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler, victims of the 7/7 attacks and re�