1. 1968: The first manned Apollo mission launched
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1. 1845: United States Naval Academy opens
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It was on this date in 1845 that the Naval School opened in Annapolis, Mar...
1. 1913: Ford started using an assembly line
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It was on this date in 1913 that manufacturing as a whole was changed for...
1. 1962: The Beatles released their first single
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It was on this date in 1962 that the hit song "Love Me Do" was relea...
1. 1970: Janis Joplin passed away
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It was on this date in 1970 that the world lost a musical legend when Jani...
1. 1990: East and West Germany Reunite
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It was on this date in 1990 that the reunification of Germany took place when ...
1. 1955: Hollywood Icon James Dean's fatal car crash
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1. 1982: The Cyanide-laced Tylenol killings
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1. 1991: Miles Davis passes away
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It was a sad day on this date in 1991 when legendary musician Miles Davis passed away in...
1. 1938: The RMS Queen Elizabeth launched
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It was on this date in 1938 that the RMS Queen Elizabeth was launc...