1989⚡ Event
Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer
American actress Rebecca Schaeffer was shot and killed by Robert John Bardo. This event prompted the passage of anti-stalking laws in California.
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This Week in History: Week 29
July 15 – July 21
Over 110 historical moments took place during these 7 days of the calendar year. Explore our curated digest of the most world-changing events, iconic births, and notable deaths.
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Major Events (July 15 – July 21)(20)
1992⚡ Event
Manchester Metrolink Opens
The Manchester Metrolink, the first modern street-running light-rail system in the United Kingdom, was officially opened.
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1994⚡ Event
Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 Impacts Jupiter
Fragments of Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 began colliding with the planet Jupiter. The first impact caused a fireball reaching a peak temperature of 24,000 kelvin.
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1994⚡ Event
Brazil wins FIFA World Cup
Brazil won the FIFA World Cup final against Italy 3–2 on penalties following a 0–0 draw after extra time.
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1995⚡ Event
Selena's album Dreaming of You released
Selena's album Dreaming of You, instrumental in popularizing Tejano music, was released posthumously.
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1996⚡ Event
TWA Flight 800 explodes
TWA Flight 800 exploded in mid-air and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near East Moriches, New York.
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2004⚡ Event
Millennium Park Opens
Millennium Park, a public park in Chicago, Illinois, and one of the world's largest rooftop gardens, opened to the public.
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2007⚡ Event
Niigata Earthquake and Nuclear Leak
An earthquake of magnitude Mw6.6 struck Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It caused a leak of radioactive gases from the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant.
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2007⚡ Event
TAM Airlines Flight 3054 crash
TAM Airlines Flight 3054 overran the runway at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo, Brazil, killing 199 people.
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2008⚡ Event
Chinese Milk Scandal
A tainted milk powder scandal broke in China, involving an estimated 300,000 victims, mostly infants. This resulted in 54,000 hospitalizations and six deaths due to kidney problems.
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2009⚡ Event
Caspian Airlines Flight 7908 Crash
Caspian Airlines Flight 7908 crashed in northwestern Iran, resulting in the deaths of all 168 people on board.
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2009⚡ Event
Fiordland earthquake
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Fiordland, New Zealand. This was the country's largest earthquake since 1931.
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2012⚡ Event
Gangnam Style Release
South Korean rapper Psy released his hit single "Gangnam Style".
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2012⚡ Event
Burgas Airport bus bombing
A suicide bomber attacked an Israeli tour bus at Burgas Airport, Bulgaria. This led to Hezbollah's military branch being designated a terrorist organization by the EU.
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2013⚡ Event
Bihar Midday Meal Poisoning
At least 23 students died and dozens more fell ill in Bihar, India, after consuming a Midday Meal contaminated with pesticide.
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2014⚡ Event
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 shot down
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board.
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2014⚡ Event
Silvio Berlusconi conviction overturned
The conviction of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi for paying an underage prostitute was overturned on appeal.
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2016⚡ Event
Turkish Coup Attempt
A faction of the Turkish Armed Forces attempted a coup d'état against the government and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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2018⚡ Event
Own Goal in World Cup Final
Croatian player Mario Mandžukić scored the first own goal in a FIFA World Cup final during their defeat to France.
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2019⚡ Event
Kyoto Animation arson attack
An arson attack at the studio of Kyoto Animation in Japan resulted in the deaths of 36 people.
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Famous Birthdays This Week(15)
1996🎂 Birth
Kevin Abstract
Kevin Abstract, American rapper and singer-songwriter, was born.
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Notable Deaths This Week(15)
2015🕊️ Death
Wan Li
Chinese politician and former Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China.
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2024🕊️ Death
David Morrow
David Morrow was an Australian radio host and sportscaster.
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2024🕊️ Death
Mary Gibby
Mary Gibby, a British botanist and professor, has died. She was born in 1949.
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