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1999 |
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The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a ship headed for Houston, TX, that had over 9,500 pounds of cocaine aboard. It was one of the largest drug busts in U.S. history. |
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2002 |
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In Goma, Congo, about fifty people were killed when lava flow ignited a gas station. The people killed were trying to steal fuel from elevated tanks. The eruption of Mount Nyiragongo began on January 17, 2002. |
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1927 |
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The first opera broadcast over a national radio network was presented in Chicago, IL. The opera was "Faust". |
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1946 |
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"The Fat Man" debuted on ABC radio. |
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1970 |
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ABC-TV presented "The Johnny Cash Show" in prime time. |
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1924 |
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Soviet leader Vladimir Llyich Lenin died. Joseph Stalin began a purge of his rivals for the leadership of the Soviet Union. |
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1865 |
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An oil well was drilled by torpedoes for the first time. |
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1954 |
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The gas turbine automobile was introduced in New York City. |
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1908 |
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The Sullivan Ordinance was passed in New York City making smoking by women illegal. The measure was vetoed by Mayor George B. McClellan Jr. |
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1911 |
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The first Monte Carlo car rally was held. Seven days later it was won by Henri Rougier. |
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1994 |
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A jury in Manassas, VA, acquitted Lorena Bobbitt by reason of temporary insanity of maliciously wounding (severing his penis) her husband John. She accused him of sexually assaulting her. |
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1998 |
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A former White House intern said on tape that she had an affair with U.S. President Clinton. |
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2003 |
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It was announced by the U.S. Census Bureau that estimates showed that the Hispanic population had passed the black population for the first time. |
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1793 |
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During the French Revolution, King Louis XVI was executed on the guillotine. He had been condemned for treason. |
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1861 |
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The future president of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis of Mississippi, resigned from the U.S. Senate. Four other Southerners also resigned.
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1941 |
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The British communist newspaper, the "Daily Worker," was banned due to wartime restrictions. |
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1977 |
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U.S. President Carter pardoned almost all Vietnam War draft evaders. |
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1997 |
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Newt Gingrich was fined as the U.S. House of Representatvies voted for first time in history to discipline its leader for ethical misconduct. |
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1789 |
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W.H. Brown's "Power of Sympathy" was published. It was the first American novel to be published. The novel is also known as the "Triumph of Nature Founded in Truth". |
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1846 |
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The first issue of the "Daily News," edited by Charles Dickens, was published. |
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2002 |
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In London, a 17th century book by Capt. John Smith, founder of the English settlement at Jamestown, was sold at auction for $48,800. "The General History of Virginia, New England and the Summer Isles" was published in 1632. |
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1954 |
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The Nautilus was launched in Groton, CT. It was the first atomic-powered submarine. U.S. First Lady Mamie Eisenhower broke the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow. |
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1915 |
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The first was formed in Detroit, MI. |
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1986 |
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Former major-league player, Randy Bass, became the highest-paid baseball player in Japanese history. Bass signed a three-year contract for $3.25 million. He played for the Hanshin Tigers. |
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1853 |
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Dr. Russell L. Hawes patented the envelope folding machine. |
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1980 |
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Gold was valued at $850 an ounce. |
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1812 |
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The Y-bridge in Zanesville, OH, was approved for construction. |
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1970 |
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The Boeing 747 made its first commercial flight from New York to London for Pan American. |
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1976 |
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The French Concorde SST aircraft began regular commercial service for Air France and British Airways. |
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1900 |
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Canadian troops set sail to fight in South Africa. The Boers had attacked Ladysmith on January 8, 1900. |
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