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11.07.2017, 16:55

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Found the famous Chinese "Terracotta Army" ...

On This Day 1974, found the Terracotta Army, held more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry
horses, the majority of which remained buried in the pits nearby Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum.

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The Terracotta Army was constructed to accompany the tomb of China’s First Emperor as an afterlife guard.
The thousands of detailed life-size models represent the army that united China at the end of the Warring States Period
(476–221 BC). They were molded in parts, fired, then assembled and painted.

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It is considered one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world, and one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century.

09.07.2017, 17:43

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Wimbledon tournament begins ...

On July 9, 1877, the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club begins its first lawn tennis tournament
at Wimbledon, then an outer-suburb of London.

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Twenty-one amateurs showed up to compete in the Gentlemen’s Singles tournament, the only event at
the first Wimbledon. The winner was to take home a 25-guinea trophy.

07.07.2017, 15:55

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The Adventures of Pinocchio ...

On this day 1881 in Rome, was first printed a fairy tale by Carlo Collodi "Pinocchio"
The first half was originally a serial in 1881 and 1882, published as La storia di un burattino
(literally "The tale of a puppet"), and then later completed as a book for children in
February 1883. It is about the mischievous adventures of an animated marionette
named Pinocchio and his father, a poor woodcarver named Geppetto.

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It is considered a canonical piece of children's literature and has inspired hundreds of
new editions, stage plays, merchandising and movies, such as Walt Disney's iconic
animated version and commonplace ideas such as a liar's long nose. According to
extensive research done by the Fondazione Nazionale Carlo Collodi in late 1990s and
based on UNESCO sources, it has been adapted in over 260 languages worldwide.
That makes it the most translated non-religious book in the world, and one of the best-selling
books ever published. According to Francelia Butler, it remains "the most widely read book in the world after the Bible".

06.07.2017, 18:41

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John Lennon meets Paul McCartney ...

On this day 6 July 1957 was a pivotal day for the history of modern music: it was the day that
John Lennon met Paul McCartney for the first time.

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In the afternoon the Quarrymen skiffle group played at the garden fete of St Peter's Church, Woolton, Liverpool.
The performance took place on a stage in a field behind the church. The group arrived on the back of a lorry.
As well as music, there were craft and cake stalls, games of hoop-la, police dog demonstrations and the traditional
crowning of the Rose Queen. The fete was a highlight of the year for the residents of the sleepy Liverpool district.

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This historic occasion was the first time McCartney met John Lennon, a year his senior. McCartney wore a white
jacket with silver flecks, and a pair of black drainpipe trousers. The pair chatted for a few minutes, and McCartney
showed Lennon how to tune a guitar - the instruments owned by Lennon and Griffiths were in G banjo tuning.
McCartney then sang Eddie Cochran's Twenty Flight Rock and Gene Vincent's Be-Bop-A-Lula, along with a medley of songs by Little Richard...

' I remember coming into the fete and seeing all the sideshows. And also hearing all this great music wafting in from this little Tannoy system. It was John and the band.'

Paul McCartney, 1995
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04.07.2017, 19:29

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U.S. declares independence ...

On This Day - 1776. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence,
which proclaims the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain and its king.

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Independence Day, also referred to as July Fourth, is a federal holiday in the United States . The Continental
Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, the United States of America,
and were no longer part of the British Empire. The Congress actually voted to declare independence two days earlier, on July 2.

03.07.2017, 13:55

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Karl Benz drives the first automobile ...

On July 3, 1886, mechanical engineer Karl Benz drove the first automobile in Mannheim, Germany, reaching a top speed
of 16 km/h (10 mph). The automobile was powered by a 0.75-hp one-cylinder four-stroke gasoline engine. Benz’s engine
was a refinement of the four-stroke engine designed by fellow German Nikolaus Otto, who had refined his design from
Étienne Lenoir's two-stroke engine.

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The horseless carriage had a water-cooled internal combustible engine, three wheels, tubular framework, tiller steering,
and a buggy-like seat for two. In 1886 Benz was granted a patent for his first automobile.

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Benz’s work eventually became the foundation of Mercedes-Benz, a well known luxury car brand still available today.

01.07.2017, 08:34

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Canadian Independence Day ...

Canada Day is celebrated on 1st July, the official independence day of Canada. The day commemorates the founding
of the Canadian federal government by the British North America Act of 1 July, 1867. As the independence day of Canada,
this day is observed as a national holiday throughout the country. Prior to 1982, Canada Day was known as Dominion Day
and Confederation Day. The name was changed to Canada Day on 27 October, 1982 by an act of parliament. This day of
national importance celebrates the union of the British colonies of the Upper and Lower Canada into a single dominion
under the name of Canada on 1st July 1867.

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As an occasion of national significance, Canada Day is celebrated with great delight and national pride. Canada Day festivities
include parades, firework displays, summer picnics and a whole host of other fun activities enjoyed by every Canadian citizen.

30.06.2017, 10:10

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The Tunguska Event, 1908 – Alien Intervention In The Sky!?

On June 30, 1908, an explosion over Siberia killed reindeer and flattened trees. But no crater was ever found.

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In a remote part of Russia, a fireball was seen streaking across the daytime sky. Within moments, something exploded in the
atmosphere above Siberia’s Podkamennaya Tunguska River in what is now Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia.

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The explosion was thought to of been caused by a massive explosion at least 1,000 times more powerful
than the atomic bomb dropped over Hiroshima in World War 2! But the unfortunate thing about this entire
event was that it happened over a large completely uninhabited area in the basin of the Podkamennaya Tunguska
river basin in modern-day Russia. There was not one direct witness to the event sadly, however people heard from a far loud booming noise!

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This incident that happened over a 100 years ago has now earned the name ‘The Tunguska event’, to this date, this was by far the largest impact ever
recorded in history. The massive explosion toppled down over 80+ million trees over a huge area of 830 square miles (2150 square kilometres).

This incredible explosion released an estimated (and slightly guessed) energy of about 10-15 megatons of TNT and the awesome shock wave measured 5.0 on the
Richter scale. Put it this way people, if this explosion had taken place over a metropolitan area it would have caused utter destruction and MANY deaths!

25.06.2017, 07:29

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“King of Pop” Michael Jackson dies at age 50 ...

On this day - June 25. 2009, Michael Jackson, one of the most commercially successful entertainers in history,
dies at the age of 50 at his home in Los Angeles, California, after suffering from cardiac arrest caused by a fatal
combination of drugs given to him by his personal doctor.

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On June 25, 2009, Jackson, who after a lengthy time away from the public spotlight was preparing for a series of
summer concerts in London, was discovered unconscious in his Los Angeles mansion. The Los Angeles coroner’s
officer later ruled the pop star’s death a homicide after lethal levels of the powerful sedative propofol, as well other
drugs, were found in his system. Jackson’s personal physician, who was at the singer’s home when he died, had
been giving him propofol as a sleep aid for a period of weeks.

On July 7, 2009, more than 20,000 fans attended a public memorial for Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Over 30 million viewers tuned in watch the event on cable TV, while millions more viewed it online.

20.06.2017, 16:31

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Steven Spielberg's film "Jaws" released ...

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On this day in 1975, Jaws, a film directed by Steven Spielberg that made countless viewers afraid to go into the water, opens in theaters.
The story of a great white shark that terrorizes a New England resort town became an instant blockbuster and the highest-grossing film
in movie history until it was bested by 1977’s Star Wars.

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Jaws was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Picture category and took home three Oscars, for Best Film Editing,
Best Original Score and Best Sound. The film, a breakthrough for director Spielberg, then 27 years old, spawned three sequels.

18.06.2017, 07:41

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Thank you for commemorating the birthday of one of the greatest,
who have changed the view of music and the behavior of youth. He
was with his Beatles who opened his eyes to young people. Their
unconventional approach to music, fashion and morals has given new
direction to the musical novelty. Cool Juraj

18.06.2017, 06:49

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Hey Guys!! many Congratulations to

Sir Paul McCartney!! 75 years young today!!
we all wish him very well!! Happy Birthday!!!
Cheers!!!! Alan!!...

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17.06.2017, 15:28

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Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor ...

On this day in 1885, the dismantled Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France
to the people of America, arrives in New York Harbor after being shipped across the Atlantic Ocean
in 350 individual pieces packed in more than 200 cases. The copper and iron statue, which was
reassembled and dedicated the following year in a ceremony presided over by U.S. President Grover Cleveland,
became known around the world as an enduring symbol of freedom and democracy.

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Intended to commemorate the American Revolution and a century of friendship between the U.S.
and France, the statue was designed by French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi

Finally completed in Paris in the summer of 1884, the statue, a robed female figure with an uplifted
arm holding a torch, reached its new home on Bedloe’s Island in New York Harbor (between New York City and Hudson County, New Jersey) on June 17, 1885.

16.06.2017, 16:51

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America’s First Roller Coaster Opens on Coney Island ...

On June 16, 1884, America’s first roller coaster opened on Coney Island. Called the Switchback Railway, the 600-foot wooden
coaster’s designer was Illinois native and Sunday School teacher LaMarcus A. Thompson.

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The Switchback Railway operated on gravity with speeds topping off at six mph. The minute-long ride had two parallel tracks with
40 to 50 foot drops in opposite directions. When a car reached the top of the opposite tower it switched over to the return track
sending its riders back to where they started. There was one catch: When the car lost momentum the riders had to get out and
walk to the tower platform on foot. Even with that inconvenience the ride was insanely popular and, at a nickel a ride, it was also
insanely profitable bringing in $600 a day. According to PBS within three weeks the ride had paid for itself.

15.06.2017, 12:54

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Magna Carta Libertatum ...

Magna Carta also Great Charter is a charter agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede,
near Windsor, on June 15. 1215.

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Following a revolt by the English nobility against his rule, King John puts his royal seal on the Magna Carta,
or “Great Charter.” The document, essentially a peace treaty between John and his barons, guaranteed
that the king would respect feudal rights and privileges, uphold the freedom of the church, and maintain
the nation’s laws. Although more a reactionary than a progressive document in its day, the Magna Carta
was seen as a cornerstone in the development of democratic England by later generations.