1. 1978: First transatlantic balloon flight
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It was on this date in 1978 that the Double Eagle II landed in a barley field rou...
1. 1977: "The King" Elvis Presley passed away
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Thousands upon thousands of fans flock to the gates of Graceland on...
1. 1988. N.W.A. releases Straight Outta Compton
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It was on this date in 1988 that "gangsta rap" hit the mains...
1. 1936: Jesse Owens wins the gold medal for long jump
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It was on this date in 1936 that the American athlete, Jesse Owen...
1.The beginning of the Persian Gulf War.
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On this day in 1990 the Iraqi army led by ...
1. 1981: MTV makes its debut
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It was on this date in 1981 the music video for the song "Video Killed the Radio Star" by ...
1. 1934: Public Enemy No.1 gets gunned down
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Notorious criminal John Dillinger was gunned down outside the Biog...
1. 1969: Neil Armstrong became first man to walk on the moon.
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"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for ma...
1. 1997 Gianni Versace is a victim of shooting spree
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Versace's funeral P\patrons,...
1. 1984: Geraldine Ferraro named vice presidential candidate
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During the 1984 presidential campaign the leading Democrat...
