2018
Facebook discloses and removes Russian-linked network of sites attempting to interfere in American politics.
2012
Michael Phelps breaks the record set in 1964 by Larisa Latynina for the greatest number of medals won at the Olympics. As of February 2014, Michael Phelps has won the most Olympic medals with 22 (18 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze).
2006
Fidel Castro hands over power to brother Raúl Castro.
1980
Hurricane Allen forms in the Atlantic Ocean, will go on to become the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin with winds of 190mph (305km/h).
1971
Men rode in a vehicle on the moon for the first time in a lunar rover vehicle (LRV).
1967
Rolling Stone Mick Jagger and Keith Richards end 1 month jail sentence.
1954
Opening of Quebec-Labrador iron ore project.
1932
Enzo Ferrari retired from racing. In 1950 he launched a series of cars under his name.
