The Challenger exploded in 1986, the US Coast Guard was created in 1915, the first speeding ticket was issued in 1896, a ceasefire took place in Vietnam in 1973, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was installed in Paris in 1921. Legos were patented in 1958, the Russian Academy of Sciences was founded in 1724, the Burma Road was reopened in 1945, and Louis Brandeis became the first Jewish Supreme Court justice in 1916.
The “Challenger” exploded on take-off. (1986) All crew members were killed, including a school teacher who was part of the crew for the “Teachers in Space” program. The explosion rocked the country and the space shuttle program was put on hold.
The United States Coast Guard was created. (1915) The Coast Guard was formed out of the United States’ revenue-cutting service, originally intended to crack down on piracy while helping people as a side interest. Their services later incorporated the United States Flagship Service and it was in turn incorporated into the Department of Homeland Security in 2002.
First speeding ticket issued. (1896) Walter Arnold of Kent, England, was fined 1 shilling (about the equivalent of 10 US cents) for driving at 8 mph (12 km/h), which was four times the legal limit.
A ceasefire has officially taken place in Vietnam. (1973) Although the ceasefire started on time, both sides quickly violated it. North and South Vietnamese forces continued to fight even after the withdrawal of American troops, with nearly 3,000 post-ceasefire engagements before the end of the war.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was installed under the Arc de Triomphe. (1921) The grave was dedicated to French soldiers who died in the First World War. It remains a popular tourist spot for both French citizens and visitors to Paris.
Legos have been patented. (1958) The name Lego comes from “leg godt” which translates to “play well” in Danish, the home of the Lego company. Original Lego bricks are compatible with all later Lego models.
The Russian Academy of Sciences is founded. (1724) The academy became the National Academy of Russia and has produced several Nobel laureates, including Ivan Pavlov and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.
Burma Road has been reopened. (1945) The Burma Road was the main supply line from Allied forces to China during World War II but had been cut by the Japanese occupation of Burma in 1942. The Allies were finally able to respond in 1945 and the opening main in mainland China has been reopened.
The Carnegie Institute is founded. (1902) Famous American entrepreneur Andrew Carnegie started the institute with $10 million US dollars (USD). One of several Carnegie foundations, the Carnegie Institute is famous for its support of scientific research and discovery.
Louis Brandeis became the first Jewish Supreme Court justice. (1916) Brandeis was instrumental in formulating the “right to privacy” and was also known for trying to limit the power of large corporations.
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