1. 2009: GM officially announces that it plans to discontinue the Pontiac brand
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On this day, General Motors offi...
1. 1977: Studio 54 opens in New York City
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On this day in 1977, one of the most ...
1. 1990: The Hubble Telescope is put into orbit
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On this day in 1990, the United States' Space ...
1. 1980: Woman wins Boston Marathon by cheating
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A story that you would think is from a Hollywood movie, Rosie Ruiz wins th...
1. 2010: The BP oil spill begins
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The three month long BP oil spill has gone down as the largest offshore oil spill in ...
1. 1964: Mario Andretti competes in his First Indy Car event.
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On this day one of the most decorated and accomplished ...
1. 1947: Jackie Robinson's First Major League Game.
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On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson made history when he was in t...
1. 1964: Sidney Poitier becomes the first African American to win an Oscar
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Sidney Poitier is a great actor; almost e...
1. 1961: First man sent into Space.
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On this day in 1961 The Soviet Union makes a major step in the Space Race betwe...
1. 1947: Automotive legend Henry Ford passes away
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On this day back in 1947, the man who many consider to be the Father ...
