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ON THIS DAY: The invention of sliced bread (1928)

On this Day
On this day in 1928, sliced bread was sold for the first time- marking a quietly revolutionary moment in modern convenience. The invention of...

ON THIS DAY: The Dow Jones publishes its first stock index (1884)

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On this day, 3 July 1884, American journalist Charles Dow published the first-ever stock index: the Dow Jones Transportation Average (DJTA). Featuring 11 companies—nine...

ON THIS DAY: Aviation history was made, twice

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On 2 July 1900, aviation history began a bold new chapter with the first zeppelin flight over Lake Constance in southern Germany. Designed by...

1 July 1878: When the Ottomans sold Cyprus to Britain

Cyprus
On 1 July 1878, a new chapter began for Cyprus as the island transitioned from Ottoman to British administration. This followed an agreement signed...

ON THIS DAY: Nuclear non-proliferation treaty signed (1968)

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On this day in 1968, the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT) was signed in New York by the United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet...
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