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The world's first international telephone call is made between St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, and Calais, Maine, United States.
World speed record for a steam locomotive is set in England, by the Mallard, which reaches a speed of 125.88 miles per hour (202.58 km/h).
The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in New York City.
Grand Junction Railway, the world's first long-distance railway, opens between Birmingham and Liverpool.
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.
The World Health Organization announces that the 2002–2004 SARS outbreak has been contained.
The Late Late Show, the world's longest-running chat show by the same broadcaster, airs on RTÉ One for the first time.
Lo Hsing Han, Burmese businessman, co-founded Asia World (born 1935)
The United States defeated the Netherlands 2–0 at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup final in Lyon, France.
The first Live Earth benefit concert was held in 11 locations around the world.
West Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against the Netherlands at the Munich Olympiastadion.
West Germany win the FIFA World Cup final against defending champions Argentina, with Andreas Brehme scoring the game's only goal.
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 win their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time.
Johnny Weissmuller swims the 100 meters freestyle in 58.6 seconds, breaking the world swimming record and the 'minute barrier'.
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.