Global PoliticsJuly 9, 1955
SCIENTISTS ISSUE GRAVE NUCLEAR WARNING
A unified voice of the world's most brilliant minds today issued a stark warning to humanity: abolish war or face universal destruction from atomic weapons.
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Military InnovationSeptember 7, 1776
Beneath the Waves: America's Silent Hunter
In the darkest hour of rebellion, a lone man pilots an unprecedented machine beneath enemy waters, risking all for freedom.
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Human OdditiesAugust 22, 1780
THE PRODIGIOUS PROTRUSION OF MR. WEDDERS
An extraordinary anatomical marvel captivates 18th century audiences and defines an entire career.
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TechnologyMarch 22, 1993
INTEL UNVEILS PENTIUM PROCESSOR, HERALDING NEW ERA OF COMPUTING
Intel today launches its most advanced microprocessor, promising unprecedented computing power for the desktop.
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Civil RightsMarch 6, 1964
CASSIUS CLAY ANNOUNCES NEW NAME: MUHAMMAD ALI
The newly crowned heavyweight champion, Cassius Clay, today declares a radical change, adopting the name Muhammad Ali and fully embracing the Nation of Islam.
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Space ExplorationFebruary 18, 1930
NINTH PLANET DISCOVERED: LOWELL OBSERVATORY LOCATES LONG SOUGHT WORLD BEYOND NEPTUNE
A young astronomer at the Lowell Observatory identifies the theoretical Planet X using specialized photographic techniques.
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Space ExplorationFebruary 17, 1959
VANGUARD II LAUNCHED: FIRST WEATHER SATELLITE ENTERS EARTH ORBIT
The United States successfully launches Vanguard II, a pioneering satellite designed to scan Earth's cloud cover from space.
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