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2018

Facebook discovers and removes Russian links from its network that attempt to interfere in U.S. politics.

2012

American swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the most decorated Olympian in history. In 2014, he will add more medals to his tally, bringing his total to 22 medals (18 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze).

2006

In Cuba, Fidel Castro hands over power to his brother Raúl Castro.

1980

Hurricane Allen, which forms in the Atlantic Ocean, will become the most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic basin, with winds of 190 mph (305 km/h).