2015 Event Flooding from recent heavy rains in Texas has resulted in over 200 rescues and at least 27 deaths to date; several people have also been reported missing 2015 Event A shipwreck that may have drowned up to 900 North African migrants traveling to Europe has prompted the European Union to meet in order to develop a plan to fund and organize rescues while reducing human trafficking incidents 1976 Event Raid on Entebbe-Israel rescues 229 Air France passengers 1976 Event Cub centerfielder Rick Monday rescues U.S. flag from 2 fans trying to set it on fire 1512 Event French troops under Gaston de Foix rescues Bologna 1429 Event French troops under Joan of Arc rescues Orleans