On This Very Day
April 17th
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- 1964
Ford Mustang introduced at $2,368.
- 1964
Jerrie Mock first woman to fly solo around the world.
- 1983
India launches SLV-3 rocket, entering space age.
- 1997
John Bell, aged 115, receives a new pacemaker.
- 1997
NJ Devil Martin Brodeur scores in a playoff game, 2nd NHL goalie to do so.
- 2011
'Game of Thrones' premieres on HBO.
- 2013
Fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas kills 15, injures 100.
- 1790
Benjamin Franklin dies.
- 1524
Giovanni Verrazano discovers New York Harbor. View Post →
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- 1970
Apollo 13 returns to Earth.
- 1961
Bay of Pigs invasion begins.
- 1945
Americans seize 1,100 pounds of uranium to prevent Soviet A-bomb development.
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