Legislative election Voters in France go to the polls for the first round of parliamentary elections with the Socialist Party doing well.
Local elections Local elections take place in Romania. The ruling Social Liberal Union wins by a landslide.
Auburn University Three people are shot to death and three are wounded during a party held at an apartment complex near the campus of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, U.S.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi Over documents delivered to Saif al-Islam, detained son of slain leader Muammar Gaddafi, Libya arrests an Australian lawyer from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for trying "to deliver documents to the accused, documents that have nothing to do with his case and that represent a danger to the security of Libya".
Southeastern United States Heavy rainfall damages roadways and bridges the Southeastern United States, with 20 inches falling in Escambia County, Florida.
Earthquake A 6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes near the Aegean Sea resort of Ölüdeniz in southern Turkey, resulting in dozens of injuries especially in the city of Fethiye.
Kenya Kenyan Cabinet Minister George Saitoti and five other people are killed in a helicopter crash in the Ngong Hills near Nairobi.
General Administration of Customs Data released on the website of the General Administration of Customs in the People's Republic of China indicates that China is significantly increasing its importation of crude oil to a record high, and some refineries have increased their processing rate.
66th Tony Awards The 66th Tony Awards for American theatre are held at the Beacon Theatre in New York City with "Clybourne Park" winning the Tony Award for Best Play and "Once" winning the "Tony Award for Best Musical".
State of emergency A state of emergency is declared in western Burma after clashes between Buddhists and Muslims.
Syria Syrian activists claim that at least 35 people have died in a Syrian Army offensive in Homs over the past day.