James Cameron James Cameron's "Avatar" becomes the highest-grossing film of all time (not accounting inflation), surpassing his 1997 "Titanic".
Petelo Vikena Petelo Vikena, King of the Kingdom of Alo in Wallis and Futuna, abdicates after reports of vandalism and arson against royal property.
Peru Authorities in Peru begin evacuating over 2,000 tourists stranded by heavy rains on Machu Picchu.