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Elizabeth II becomes the Queen of England and the United Kingdom after the death of her father King George VI. The first Chevrolet Corvette prototype was completed. The Mau Mau Rebellion starts in Kenya. The iconic musical film “Singin’ In The Rain” premieres at Radio City Music Hall.
Feb 8, 2012 · The Year 1954 Major News Events 70 Years Ago. Senator Joseph McCarthy is censured, bringing an end to his witch hunt of Communists; The First Indo-China War Ends; The Supreme Court rules on Brown v. Board of Education, stating that segregation in public schools is unconstitutional; Ellis Island in New York closes as a point of Immigration
4 days ago · Find out what happened 5, 10, 20 or even 100 years ago today in history. See what historical events happened and who died today on a look back in history.
Feb 28, 2023 · Seventy years ago, two scientists had a flash of insight that changed the world. On February 28, 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA, the now-famous double helix.
Jul 18, 2015 · Even as World War II was ending 70 years ago, Americans already knew it had transformed their country. What they didn’t know was just how much or for how long. In that last wartime summer of...
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Feb 20, 2024 · Seventy years ago this week — on May 16, 1952 — scientists announced the International Geophysical Year, a concerted effort of the world’s best minds to come together so that the planet...
Feb 28, 2023 · Seventy years ago, two scientists had a flash of insight that changed the world. On February 28, 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA, the now-famous double helix. Their discovery helped unlock the mystery of our genetic code, and it helped us understand what makes us us.
Jun 25, 2020 · Seventy years ago this week, more than 135,000 North Korean troops invaded South Korea, starting the Korean War that cost millions of lives and left scars that linger to this day.
Aug 6, 2015 · Seventy years ago Thursday, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. To mark the anniversary, Melissa Block and Audie Cornish read from journalist John Hershey's ...
