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In 1781, a Spanish ship captain named Jorge Farragut played a key role in the Battle of Pensacola, aiding the American Revolution. His son, David Farragut, later became the first admiral in the U.S. Navy.
In 1904, the Third Olympic Games in St. Louis featured events like tug-of-war and mud fighting, reflecting the experimental nature of early modern Olympics.
In 1967, Sweden switched from driving on the left side of the road to the right in a single day, a change known as "Dagen H," to improve traffic safety.
During WWII, a British soldier named Jack Churchill famously went into battle armed with a longbow, bagpipes, and a claymore sword, earning the nickname "Mad Jack."
In 1929, the town of St. Pierre in Martinique was destroyed by a volcanic eruption, leaving only one survivor, a prisoner protected by his cell's thick walls. 0 reply
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