Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. Charles R. Swindoll
The solar system’s largest known dwarf planet was discovered
The discovery of “Eris” ultimately led to the International Astronomical Union (IAU) downgrading Pluto, which has roughly the same size, to a dwarf planet.
The MV Braer ran aground on the coast of the Shetland Islands
The oil tanker spilled twice as much crude oil as the Exxon Valdez in 1989.
The Prague Spring began
The period of political liberalization in Czechoslovakia began with the election of Alexander Dubček as the country’s leader.
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Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge began
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is one of the best-known symbols of the United States.
Alfred Dreyfus was sentenced to life imprisonment
The French artillery officer was accused of treason. He was later exonerated.
