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On July 24, 1969, Apollo 11, the U.S. spacecraft that took the first astronauts to the surface of the moon, safely returned to Earth. This historic mission fulfilled President John F. Kennedy's 1961 goal of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to Earth
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On July 12, 1984, Geraldine Ferraro made history by becoming the first woman nominated for vice president by a major U.S. political party. She was selected as the running mate of Democratic presidential candidate Walter Mondale
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On July 3, 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the most significant battles of the American Civil War, ended. This three-day battle was fought between the Union and Confederate forces in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Union’s victory, led by General George G. Meade, marked a turning point in the Civil War as it ended Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s second invasion of the North.
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On May 28, 585 BC, a solar eclipse occurred that had been predicted by the Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus. This event also coincided with the end of a battle between the Medes and the Lydians, leading to a truce between the two nations
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On this day, May 26, 1897, Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula" was published. Introduced the character of Count Dracula and established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy. It has had a profound impact on horror literature and popular culture, influencing countless adaptations in film, literature, and other media.
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Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." Harry Potter word
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"On this day in history, May 25:" Star Wars Released (1977):** The iconic science fiction film "Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope," directed by George Lucas, was released in theaters, becoming a cultural phenomenon and spawning a massive franchise.
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In 1849, future U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was issued a patent for a device to lift boats over shoals and obstructions in a river. Lincoln remains the only U.S. president to hold a patent.
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