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2014

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is accused of corruption by French prosecutors.

2008

Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other FARC hostages are freed by the Colombian armed forces.

2002

Steve Fossett becomes the first man to fly around the world in a hot-air balloon without stopping.

1998

The book Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the second novel in the series to be published.

1976

North Vietnam and South Vietnam are reunified. The two countries will henceforth form the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

1962

Sam Walton opens his first Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas.

The first Walmart store opens in Rogers, Arkansas.

1956

Elvis Presley records the songs “Hound Dog” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”

1850

B.J. Lane invents the first gas mask.

1698

Thomas Savery invents the steam engine.

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