2016
Researchers announced that gravitational waves had been discovered.
The discovery was made by researchers involved with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). The collision of two black holes detected on September 14, 2015, led to this discovery.
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1998
A charity auction in Los Angeles saw the lyrics to “Candle in the Wind” sell to the highest bidder at a staggering $442,500.
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1993
Janet Reno became the first female to be appointed US Attorney General by President Clinton.
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1990
Nelson Mandela was released from prison after being incarcerated for 27 years in South Africa.
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1978
China lifted the country’s ban on literature by Aristotle, Shakespeare, and Dickens.
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1977
A 44 lb lobster was captured off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada.
The Guinness World Records say the lobster is the heaviest marine crustacean ever found.
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1975
Margaret Thatcher became the leader of the British Conservative Party.
She also became the first woman to lead a majority party in the UK.
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1942
The comic book “Archie” was first published.
The comic came after Archie himself first appeared in a “Pep Comics” in December 1941.
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1878
The Boston Bicycle Club was formed, becoming the first cycling club in the United States.
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1809
A steamboat patent was granted to the American engineer and inventor Robert Fulton.
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1543
The Holy Emperor Charles V and King Henry VIII of England became allies against France.
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660 BC
Japan was founded by its legendary first emperor, Emperor Jimmu.
When we say legendary, we mean it literally – it’s quite possible that Emperor Jimmu never existed! This date is the traditional Japanese date based on early Japanese legends.
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