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...
1. 1955: Rosa Parks takes a stand
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1. 1989: One of the few female serial killers in America takes her first victim
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1. 1936: First issue of Life Magazine published
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It was on this date in 1936 that the first issue of Life magazine was publi...
1. 1783: First manned balloon flight
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It was on this date in 1783 that the first untethered hot air balloon fligh...
1. 1973: Nixon signs law authorizing Alaskan oil pipeline
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President Richard Nixon signed the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline Aut...
1. 1965: First man to reach 600 mph on land
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1. 1775: The Marine Corp founded
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It was on this date in 1775 that possibly the most hardcore division of the United States mili...
1. 1991: Magic Johnson announces sudden retirement
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Basketball fans all over the world were stunned when Magic Joh...
