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First atomic bomb exploded near Alamogordo, New Mexico
On July 16, 1945, at 5:29 AM, the world's first atomic bomb was detonated near Alamogordo, New Mexico, at a...
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On this day in 2006: Cofounders Jack Dorsey, Evan Williams, and Biz Stone publicly launched their online microblogging service Twitter
Twitter, founded in 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams, has evolved into one of the...
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On this day in 1790: the Bastille was stormed by a Paris mob
The storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, marks a pivotal event in the French Revolution, symbolizing the end...
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On this day in 2016: Theresa May, the Conservative Party leader, became the second woman prime minister of the United Kingdom
Theresa May, born on October 1, 1956, in Eastbourne, East Sussex, has been a prominent figure in British politics. Her...
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On this day in 1962: Iconic British rock band the Rolling Stones performed their first show
The Rolling Stones, often hailed as "The World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band," have left an indelible mark on music...
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On this day in 1798: The U.S. Marine Corps was formally reestablished.
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) was reestablished on July 11, 1798. Initially founded on November 10, 1775, during the...
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On this day in 2019: Volkswagen ended production of the Beetle, the first model of which had been introduced in 1938.
The Volkswagen Beetle, often affectionately referred to as the "Bug," is one of the most iconic and enduring automobiles in...
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On this day in 2001: The first episode of The Office, by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant aired
"The Office," a British mockumentary sitcom, first aired on July 9, 2001. Created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the...
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On this day in 1996: The British pop band the Spice Girls released their debut single
The Spice Girls burst onto the music scene in 1996, becoming one of the most successful and influential pop groups...
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On this day in 2005: The London transit system was struck by coordinated suicide bomb attacks that killed 39 people and injured more than 700
I apologize, but there's an error in your statement. The London transit system bombings you're referring to actually occurred on...
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