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Fact |
Category |
Date |
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16 |
NASA, which was established on July 29, 1958, stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. |
History > Famous Dates |
11/16/08 |
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17 |
On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds after launch. |
History > Famous Dates |
11/17/08 |
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18 |
South Korea celebrates its Independence Day on August 15. |
History > Famous Dates |
12/31/08 |
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19 |
Brazil observes its Independence Day on September 7. |
History > Famous Dates |
12/31/08 |
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20 |
In Mexico, Independence Day is observed on the 16th of September. |
History > Famous Dates |
12/31/08 |
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21 |
Argentina celebrates their Independence Day on July 9. |
History > Famous Dates |
12/31/08 |
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22 |
August 15 marks the day India celebrates its Independence Day. |
History > Famous Dates |
12/31/08 |
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23 |
The Treaty of Westphalia was signed on the 24th of October in 1648, bringing the Thirty Years' War to a close. |
History > Famous Dates |
01/01/09 |
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24 |
The Edict of Nantes was issued on April 13, 1598 by Henry IV of France. |
History > Famous Dates |
01/02/09 |
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25 |
The Treaty of Speyer was signed on May 23, 1544, creating peace between Denmark and the Holy Roman Empire. |
History > Famous Dates |
01/02/09 |
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26 |
Signed on September 25, 1555, the Peace of Augsburg was a treaty between the Schmalkaldic League and Charles V. |
History > Famous Dates |
01/05/09 |
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27 |
King Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine on January 21, 1793. |
History > Famous Dates |
01/08/09 |
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28 |
The Tennis Court Oath took place on June 20, 1789. |
History > Famous Dates |
01/09/09 |
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29 |
On February 6, 1971, Alan Shepard used 6-iron to hit a golf ball on the moon. |
History > Famous Dates |
01/12/09 |
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30 |
The Battle of Waterloo took place on June 18, 1815 near Waterloo, Belgium. |
History > Famous Dates |
01/13/09 |
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