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2022

The LIV Golf professional tour kicks off in London. Phil Mickelson and more than a dozen other golfers have been suspended by the PGA Tour for participating in the series, which is backed by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.

2019

More than a million people protest in Hong Kong against China’s new extradition law.

French Open: Rafael Nadal defeats Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1; this is his third consecutive title in France and his 12th overall. He is the first player to win 12 titles at the same Grand Slam tournament. His 18th major title.

2013

Edward Snowden comes forward publicly. He is responsible for the leak of NSA documents in the United States.

2001

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Patrick Roy becomes the first player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy—awarded to the most valuable player of the playoffs—three times.