The University of Texas at Austin opens.
First use of tanks in warfare at Battle of Flers-Courcelette during the Battle of the Somme.
Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin while studying influenza.
Hurricane destroys 366 planes and 25 blimps at NAS Richmond in Florida and the Bahamas.
First four-engined jet-propelled fighter plane tested in Columbus, Ohio.
First computer bug found: a moth in a Harvard Mark II computer.
George Soros begins selling pound sterling, leading to it crashing out of the ERM.
Google.com is registered as a domain name.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announces a lockout of the players union.
Lehman Brothers files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, largest in U.S. history.
First fatal shark attack in Massachusetts in 80 years occurs at Newcomb Hollow Beach.
SpaceX launches first all-civilian spaceflight for a three-day orbit around Earth. Read Post →
Roger Federer announces retirement with 20 grand slam wins and 103 ATP titles.