Mozambique gets its independence.

Julia Gillard become the first female Prime Minister of Australia.

Nik Wallenda walks across the Grand Canyon on a tight rope.

The Christian troops defeat the Ottomans in the Battle of Sisak.

The USA captures Guam from Spain.

The film Jaws is released in the United States. It becoming the highest-grossing film of that era.

Father’s Day is celebrated for the first time in Spokane, Washington.

The ‘Finest Hour’ speech was given by Winston Churchill.

The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York.

The Ford Motor Company is set up.