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August 16, 1858: Two Continents Become Connected

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August 16, 2024

On August 16, 1858, a monumental event in the history of communication took place when U.S. President James Buchanan and Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom exchanged greetings over the newly laid transatlantic telegraph cable. This achievement marked the first time that two continents…

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August 15, 1914: Two Oceans Become Connected

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August 14, 2024

On August 15, 1914, the world witnessed a monumental achievement in engineering and global trade with the official opening of the Panama Canal. The first vessel to navigate this vital new passage was the SS Ancon, a cargo ship that would forever be remembered…

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August 14, 1920: The World’s Most Recognizable Symbol Is Introduced

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August 14, 2024

On August 14, 1920, the world saw the unveiling of a symbol that would become synonymous with global unity and peaceful competition: the Olympic flag. Introduced during the VII Olympiad in Antwerp, Belgium, the flag was more than just a new emblem for the…

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August 14, 1880: A European Beauty Takes Her Final Form

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August 13, 2024

On August 14, 1880, builders placed the final touches on the Cologne Cathedral in Germany, completing a project that took over 630 years to finish. With the final stone laid, the cathedral became the tallest building in the world, a title it held until…

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August 13, 1913: A New Metal Makes Everyone’s Life Easier

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August 12, 2024

On August 13, 1913, Harry Brearley, a pioneering metallurgist hailing from England, added some chromium to a steel mixture and changed industry and home appliances forever. The mixture he produced made a strong metal that was both resistance to corrosion and rust, stainless steel. …

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August 12, 1981: IBM Changes How We Live Our Lives

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August 11, 2024

On August 12, 1981, IBM revolutionized the world when it offered regular people the power of computing at their fingertips at home or in the office. The introduction of the IBM Personal Computer, commonly known as the IBM PC marked a pivotal development in…

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August 11, 3114 BC: The Beginning of the World?

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August 11, 2024

On August 11, 3114 BC, time began. That is, at least if you were an ancient Mayan. The Mayan Long Count calendar, an intricate and sophisticated timekeeping system, has captivated scholars and historians for centuries. Its origins trace back to the ancient Maya civilization,…

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August 10: 1519: Magellan Begins His Epic Adventure

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August 10, 2024

On August 10, 1519, Ferdinand Magellan embarked on one of the most ambitious and historic voyages in the annals of exploration: the first circumnavigation of the globe. This monumental journey, undertaken under the auspices of the Spanish crown, would forever alter the world’s understanding…

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August 9, 48 BC: The Most Consequential Ancient Battle

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August 8, 2024

August 9, 48 BC, saw a battle that shaped the course of history for a thousand years. Pitting Julius Caesar against Pompey, the Battle of Pharsalus was a pivotal conflict during the Roman Civil War. This decisive battle occurred near the town of Pharsalus…

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February 29, 1912: A Natural Wonder Crashes To The Ground

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February 29, 2024

La Piedra Movediza, or “The Moving Stone,” was a unique natural landmark located in Tandil, Argentina. This geological formation was a massive boulder that balanced precariously on the edge of a hill, defying gravity and giving the impression that it could move at any…

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