1. 1979: Two massive oil tankers collide
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On this date in 1979, two massive oil tankers collided, spilling more than...
1. 1984: San Ysidro McDonalds massacre
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A horrific event takes place at a Mcdonalds in the small town of San Ysidro, Ca...
1. 1997 Gianni Versace is a victim of shooting spree
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Versace's funeral P\patrons,...
1. 1881 Billy the Kid gets gunned down.
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It was on this day in 1881 that the legendary outlaw ...
1. 1985: First Live Aid Concert
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On this day in 1985, more than 13 satellites linked up to beam...
1. 1984: Geraldine Ferraro named vice presidential candidate
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During the 1984 presidential campaign the leading Democrat...
1. 2010: U.S. Teen known as the Barefoot Bandit
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In an attempt to flee from authorities yet again, 19 year old Colton Har...
1. 1776: The Liberty Bell toll that changed the world
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It was on this date in 1776 that the Liberty Bell rang from the to...
1. 1976 First females enrolled at the West Point Academy
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It was on this day in 1976 that more than 100 women enrolled i...
1. 1975: Arthur Ashe wins Wimbledon
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Jimmy Conners was heavily favored to win the 1975 Wimbledon tournament, said t...
