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The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant self-declares its caliphate in Syria and northern Iraq.

A derecho sweeps across the eastern United States, leaving at least 22 people dead and millions without power.

Apple Inc. releases its first mobile phone, the iPhone.

Hamdan v. Rumsfeld: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that President George W. Bush's plan to try Guantanamo Bay detainees in military tribunals violates U.S. and international law.

Naval clashes between South Korea and North Korea lead to the death of six South Korean sailors and sinking of a North Korean vessel.

Space Shuttle program: STS-71 Mission (Atlantis) docks with the Russian space station Mir for the first time.

The Sampoong Department Store collapses in the Seocho District of Seoul, South Korea, killing 502 and injuring 937.

Vincent van Gogh's painting, the Le Pont de Trinquetaille, is bought for $20.4 million at an auction in London, England.

The Seychelles become independent from the United Kingdom.

The Conference of Communist and Workers Parties of Europe convenes in East Berlin.

Lebanese singer

Canadian musician (Matthew Good Band)

American skateboarder and singer (Black Flag)

American stage and screen actor (Shrek the Musical; n Sweet Smell of Success; Spotlight)

Canadian politician (Member of the National Assembly of Quebec)

American soccer player (SC Heerenveen

American academic and actor (Weird Science)

English cricket fast bowler (1 Test

Japanese politician (Mayor of Osaka)

Canadian NHL right wing (Calgary Flames

American MLB infielder (Pittsburgh Pirates)

American actress (Family Tree

Canadian songwriter

Canadian darts player and commentator (PDC World C'ship 2003

American television writer and producer who created Mad Men