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On This Day: Malala called for worldwide access to education, France won its first FIFA World Cup

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1926 | The ‘Flying Finn’, Paavo Nurmi sets a world record in 3000m race.

1930 | Australian cricketing legend, Don Bradman scored 334 in 383 minutes hitting 46 fours.

1962 | Iconic British rock band, Rolling Stones performed for the first time as a group at Marquee Club, London.

1976 | The first episode of the famous game show, "Family Feud" aired on ABC hosted by Richard Dawson.

1998 | France won their first FIFA World Cup as Zinedine Zidane scored two goals to beat Brazil, 3-0.

2002 | Iconic Hindi film, "Devdas" directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and starring Shah Rukh Khan was released worldwide.

2013 | Pakistani activist, Malala Yousafzai addressed the United Nations and called for worldwide access to education.

2015 | Novak Djokovic successfully defended his title for his third Wimbledon crown against Roger Federer.

2018 | Action film, "Mission Impossible - Fallout", starring Tom Cruise and Henry Cavill, premiered.

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