1. 1895: The first paid public screening of a movie
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It was on this date in 1895 that two French brothers, Auguste and Louis ...
1. 1932: The doors open at the Radio City Music Hall
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It was on this date in 1932 that John D. Rockefe...
1. 1783: George Washington retires as commander in chief
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It was on this date in 1783 that our country's founding fath...
1. 1970: Elvis meets with President Nixon
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It was on this date in 1970 that Elvis Presley met with President Nixon to ...
1. 1957: Elvis Presley received his draft notice
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It was on this date in 1957 the "King", Elvis Presley, received h...
1. 1773: The famous Boston Tea Party
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It was on this date in 1773 that more than $18,000 worth of tea was du...
1. 1911: The first explorer to reach the South Pole
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One of the great figures in polar exploration, Roald Am...
1. 1980: Armand Hammer bought Da Vinci's manuscript for $5 million
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It was on this date in 1980 that Armand Hammer pu...
1. 1992: Prince Charles and Princess Diana announce separation
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It was on this date in 1992 that it was announ...
1. 1917: The Halifax explosion
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It was on this date in 1917 that a massive explosion took place in the Halifax H...
