History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies.’ — Alexis de Tocqueville
1. Death Valley, U.S experienced the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth
On this day in history in 1913 Death Valley, U.S experienced the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth
Measurements showed that the temperature had reached a whopping 134°F or 57°C!
2. Battle of Britain
On this day in history in 1940, the German air force or Luftwaffe launched an air campaign against England. It was one of the first battles during the Second World War fought entirely between air forces and it ended a few months later with a British victory.
3. Telstar, the world’s first communication satellite was launched in space
On this day in history in 1962 Telstar, the world’s first communication satellite was launched in space. The satellite, made by a collaboration between organizations in the U.S., the U.K., and France, transmitted the first live television images in the world. History is a gallery
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4. New Zealand adopted new currency
On this day in history in 1967 New Zealand adopted new currency. The New Zealand pound was replaced by the New Zealand dollar. The denominations of the new currency followed a decimal system.
5. Greenpeace ship, Rainbow Warrior, sank
On this day in history in 1985 Greenpeace ship, Rainbow Warrior, sank.
The ship was in harbor in New Zealand when it was bombed and sunk, killing Fernando Pereira, a photographer who was aboard the ship. It was found out later that French government operatives were responsible for the incident. History is a gallery.
