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2020

Former King of Spain Juan Carlos announces that he will go into exile abroad due to his involvement in a corruption investigation.

2017

Brazilian forward Neymar is transferred from FC Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in the largest transfer deal in soccer history, worth 222 million euros.

Singer Camila Cabello releases the song “Havana.” The track becomes the best-selling song of 2018, with 19 million copies sold.

2012

American swimmer Michael Phelps wins the 100-meter butterfly at the London Olympics. He becomes the first person to win 17 Olympic gold medals.

2004

The Statue of Liberty in New York reopens to tourists. It had been closed since the September 11, 2001, attacks.

1992

The film “Unforgiven,” directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, and Morgan Freeman, premieres in Los Angeles. It goes on to win the Oscar for Best Picture in 1993.

1979

Golfer Sam Snead, at 67 years, 2 months, and 7 days old, becomes the oldest player to make the cut at a major tournament, the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills.