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World War II: The German Luftwaffe launches an air operation, codenamed Adlertag, during the Battle of Britain in an attempt to destroy the British Royal Air Force.
The steamer Deutschland of Hamburg America Lines sets a new record for the eastward passage when it docks in Plymouth, England, five days, 11 hours and 45 minutes after sailing from New York, breaking by three hours, six minutes its previous mark in its maiden voyage in July.
Carl Gustav Witt discovers 433 Eros, the first near-Earth asteroid to be found.
Born: Bert Lahr, American actor (died 1967).
The French king Louis XIII appoints Cardinal Richelieu as prime minister.
Died: Nawrūz, Mongol emir.
Maurice is crowned Emperor of the Byzantine Empire by the dying emperor Tiberius.
Octavian holds the first of three consecutive triumphs in Rome to celebrate the victory over the Dalmatian tribes.