If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten’ — Rudyard Kipling
1. The country of Liberia was founded
On this day in history in 1847 They founded the country of Liberia. Freed slaves from the United States primarily founded this West African state. The Liberian constitution was based on the US’s constitution, and the capital, Monrovia, is named after James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States.
2. Potsdam Declaration was signed
On this day in history in 1945 They signed the Potsdam Declaration. Also known as the Proclamation Defining Terms for Japanese Surrender, the declaration signed by the US, UK and China, detailed the terms of surrender for Japan after World War II. form of stories
3. NASA launched Syncom 2, the world’s first geosynchronous communications satellite.
On this day in history in 1963 NASA launched Syncom 2, the world’s first geosynchronous communications satellite. Part of NASA’s Syncom program, it was responsible for transmitting the first TV signal from a geosynchronous satellite, a manmade satellite whose orbital period around the Earth matches the Earth’s rotation.
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4. Independence of Maldives
On this day in history in 1965 Maldives got independence. The Indian Ocean Island nation gained independence after 78 years of British rule. form of stories
5. President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law in 1990
On this day in history in 1990 President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law in 1990. The law banned discrimination based on disability. form of stories
