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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Today in History: September 10, CERN's Large Hadron Collider powered up

On Sept. 10, 2008, the Large Hadron Collider at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) was powered up for the first time, successfully firing the first beam of protons through its 17-mile underground ring tunnel. Also on this date: In 1608, John Smith was elected president of the Jamestown colony council in Virginia. In 1846, Elias Howe received a patent for his sewing machine.
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fromChristianpost
2 months ago

This week in Christian history: Luis Palau NYC event draws 60,000, Thomas More executed

Throughout the extensive history of the Church, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred, marking anniversaries of impressive milestones and tragedies.
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fromBattery Power
3 months ago

This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones blasts 400th career homer

In a historic game, both teams scored five or more runs after being shut out through regulation, marking significant milestones in Major League history.
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fromtime.com
5 months ago

Breaking the Gender Barrier May Be New For Space Tourism, But Not For NASA Missions

Blue Origin's upcoming flight features an all-female crew, marking a historical moment, but lacks media coverage compared to past space missions.
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