1. 1863: World's first subway system opened
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The first urban underground railway in history began operations...
1. 2007: Debut of the first iPhone
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It was on this date in 2007 that Steve Jobs debuted the first generation iPho...
1. 1994: The Nancy Kerrigan attack
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One of the most dramatic events in figure skating history took place on this date in...
1. 1933: Construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge
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It was on this date in 1933 that construction finally ...
1. 1847: Samuel Colt sold his first revolvers to the Texas Rangers
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1. 1987: Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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1. 1968: Led Zepplin plays at Gonzaga University
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It was on this date in 1968 that what many feel to be the first live record...
1. 1890: Massacre at Wounded Knee
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It was on this date in 1890 that the infamous Massacre at Wounded Knee took place. A g...
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...
