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- 1184
Trojan Horse used by Greeks to enter Troy, marking a cunning victory in myth. View Post →
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- 1800
US Library of Congress founded with a $5,000 budget.
- 1872
Mt Vesuvius erupts, showcasing nature's fiery spectacle.
- 1888
George Eastman forms Eastman Kodak, revolutionizing photography.
- 1895
Joshua Slocum embarks on historic solo sail around the world aboard 'Spray'.
- 1898
Spain declares war on US, escalating into the Spanish-American War.
- 1913
Woolworth Building, world's tallest at the time, opens in NYC.
- 1960
Devastating earthquake hits South Persia, claiming 500 lives.
- 1990
Gruinard Island declared anthrax-free after 48 years of quarantine.
- 2023
Fox News parts ways with prime-time host Tucker Carlson.
- 2013
1129 perish in Bangladesh's Rana Plaza collapse, exposing harsh labor conditions.
- 1990
Hubble Space Telescope launched, expanding humanity's view of the universe.
- 1957
Suez Canal reopens after international crisis, restoring vital waterway.
- 1889
Edison General Electric Company established, pioneering electrical innovation.
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