Snuppy, the world’s first cloned dog, was born in 2005. Other events include the opening of the Woolworth Building in 1913, the establishment of the Library of Congress in 1800, the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope in 1990, and Spain declaring war on the United States in 1898. The Easter Rebellion began in 1916, Hersheypark opened in 1907, the first tank-to-tank fight took place in 1918, Vladimir Mikhaylovich Komarov died on a space mission in 1967, and Winston Churchill was knighted in 1953.
The first cloned dog in the world is born. (2005) The world’s first cloned dog was named Snuppy by Hwang Woo-suk, the scientist in charge of the cloning project. Snuppy was cloned from the ear cell of an Afghan hound and his birth process involved over 120 surrogate mothers.
The Woolworth Building opens. (1913) The building was one of the first skyscrapers and remains an iconic architectural site in New York City. The building cost $13,500,000 US Dollars (USD) to construct, which the Woolworth Company paid for in cash.
The Library of Congress is established. (1800) Congress passed a bill allowing a budget of $5,000 USD for the purchase of books that members of Congress might need. Although the library was largely destroyed in the War of 1812, it was renovated, mainly thanks to Thomas Jefferson donating his personal library, and remains an important reference library.
Space Shuttle Discovery launched carrying the Hubble Space Telescope (1990) The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is one of the largest space telescopes ever used and has contributed to many astrological discoveries, particularly in the area of supernovae and dark energy. Unlike many other spacecraft, the HST is open for public use – anyone, regardless of education level or nationality, can take some time to use.
Spain declared war on the United States. (1898) The United States had set an ultimatum for Spain to withdraw from Cuba and began blockading the island a few days earlier. Spain refused to withdraw and war began.
The Easter Rebellion began. (1916) The Irish Republican Brotherhood started an armed rebellion against British rule that quickly spread across the country. Despite the rebellion’s eventual failure, it is still regarded as an important point in the history of Irish independence.
Hersheypark open. (1907) The amusement park was originally open only to Hershey employees and featured some of the most innovative rides and amusements of the day, including a carousel featuring over 50 animals.
The first tank-to-tank fight took place. (1918) Three British tanks met three German tanks at the first battle of Villers-Bretonneux. Although two of the British tanks were “female” in the sense that they were equipped only with machine guns, they still managed to beat the German tanks, although the battle was ultimately won by the Germans.
Vladimir Mikhaylovich Komarov became the first person to die on a space mission. (1967) Komarov was a Soviet cosmonaut; he died during the Soyuz I mission after reentry due to a series of malfunctions in the aircraft. He was also the first person to go into space more than once.
Winston Churchill was knighted. (1953) Despite some difficult periods in his career, Churchill is still known for his strong leadership during World War II. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and also received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his treatise on World War II.
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