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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.