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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DisasterMarch 21, 1788
INFERNO CONSUMES NEW ORLEANS: CITY LEFT IN ASHES
A catastrophic blaze has swept through the heart of New Orleans today, reducing the vibrant Spanish colonial city to a smoldering ruin.
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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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Technology & InventionFebruary 19, 1878
THOMAS EDISON SECURES PATENT FOR PHONOGRAPH SOUND RECORDING DEVICE
The United States Patent Office grants Thomas Edison the rights to his revolutionary machine capable of recording and reproducing human speech.
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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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