Camp Nou 90,000 people attended the 'Concert per la llibertat' (Concert for freedom) for the independence of Catalonia, organized by Òmnium Cultural and the Assemblea Nacional Catalana in Camp Nou in Barcelona, Catalonia.
Egyptians Egyptians flood the streets in mass protests on the anniversary of the inauguration of President Mohamed Morsi demanding his resignation.
President of the European Parliament The President of the European Parliament demands an explanation from the U.S. for allegations of spying, while new sources hint that the NSA could gather information from several European countries and had placed microphones in the Embassy of Italy to the U.S.. Many European leaders declare themselves greatly disappointed and the issue may bring serious political and economical consequences.
Hassan Rouhani Hassan Rouhani, President-elect of Iran, criticizes the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) over its news censorship of the Syrian civil war and the 2009–10 election protests. He also says Iran needs a cautious approach in its foreign policy.
President Former President of the Philippines Joseph Estrada is sworn-in as the newly elected Mayor of Manila, the nation's capital.
Southwestern United States A heatwave hits the southwestern United States with a death recorded in the state of Nevada and record or near-record days.
Uganda At least 30 are killed when a fuel truck explodes on a busy highway outside the Ugandan capital of Kampala.
Pakistan A bomb attack on a security convoy in northwest Pakistan kills at least 11 people while injuring 19.
Nigeria 175 prisoners in the southern Nigeria town of Akure are freed by armed gunmen who also kill two civilians during the raid.