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| 1579 | During the Ottoman Empire, the Surre-i Hümâyûn procession and the pilgrimage caravan departed for the Hejaz by land via Üsküdar Square in Istanbul, beginning their journey from Topkapı Palace (12 Rajab 987 AH). |
| 1949 | The first Italian Motorcycle Grand Prix of the World Championship era was held at Monza. |
| 1985 | The first Burning Man was held at Baker Beach, San Francisco (United States), evolving into one of the world's most distinctive cultural festivals. |
| 1990 | The Second World Archaeological Congress began in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) and concluded on September 8, 1990. |
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