On this single day eight people die during summit attempts on Mount Everest.

The Lincoln Cathedral is consecrated.

The Hard Hat Riot occurs in New York City as blue collar workers clash with demonstrators who are protesting the Vietnam War.

The painting ‘The Scream’ is recovered after being stolen from the National Gallery of Norway in February.

Thirty six people are killed as the German zeppelin ship Hindenburg catches fire and is destroyed when attempting to dock at Lakehurst, New Jersey.

Mass protests start in Greece in response to austerity measures imposed by the government due to a debt crisis.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians is formed.

The University of Athens is founded in Athens, Greece.

The King James Bible is published for the very first time in London, England.