
2016
XXXI Summer Olympic Games officially open in Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

2011

1992

1981

1980

1966
The Beatles release their “Revolver” album in the UK.

1964

1962

1953
“From Here to Eternity” directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift and Frank Sinatra is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1954).

1926

1914

1891
World’s 1st traveler’s cheques issued (American Express).
