On this day in 1911: Roald Amundsen’s arrival at the South Pole
Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen stands as one of the most remarkable explorers in human history, a Norwegian adventurer whose name ...
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On this day in 1911: The first Indianapolis 500 automobile race was run in Indianapolis
It was a sunny day in May 1911, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was packed with 80,000 eager spectators. The ...