History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was not the strident clamour of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people.’ — Martin Luther King Jr.
1. A duel between two leading American politicians claimed the life of one
On this day in history in 1804 A duel between two leading American politicians claimed the life of one. United States Vice President Aaron Burr and former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton ended a life-long feud with a duel. Hamilton was fatally wounded and died the next day.
2. Major League Baseball debut of Babe Ruth
On this day in history in 1914 The Major League Baseball debut of Babe Ruth too place. George Herman “Babe” Ruth, Jr., one of the world’s most well-known professional baseball player started his major league baseball career with the Boston Red Sox. Social transition
3. To Kill a Mockingbird was first published as Atticus
On this day in history in 1960 To Kill a Mockingbird was first published as Atticus. Harper Lee’s classic and Pulitzer Prize-winning book is about racial inequality during the Great Depression.
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4. Mumbai train bombings
On this day in history in 2006, Mumbai train bombing happened. A series of bombings on Mumbai city trains killed over 200 people and injured about 700 others.
5. FIFA World Cup Final was held in Johannesburg, South Africa
On this day in history in 2010 FIFA World Cup Final was held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Netherlands and Spain fought out for the prestigious football trophy. Spain won the match 1-0 and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Social transition.
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