1. 1944: First Kamikaze mission of the war
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The term Kamikaze is normally associated with ...
1. 2003: The last supersonic commercial flight
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The Concorde Jet was the ultimate symbol of high-end luxury airli...
1. 1959 Solomon R. Guggenheim museum opens in New York City
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1. 1998: Pipeline explosion in Nigeria
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It was on this date in 1998 that an explosion on an oil pipeline caused a blazing fire that would le...
1. 1997: The legendary John Denver passes away
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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. 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 ...
