The whole course of human history may depend on a change of heart in one solitary and even humble individual – for it is in the solitary mind and soul of the individual that the battle between good and evil is waged and ultimately won or lost. M Scott Pec
List of historical events
1. The first predecessor of the bicycle was demonstrated
On this day in history in 1817 They demonstrated the first predecessor of the bicycle. Using his revolutionary Laufmaschine, also known as Draisine, a two-wheeler without pedals, German inventor Karl Drais completed a 14 km test run in less than an hour, presenting a viable alternative to transportation by horse.
2. China launched the 1938 Yellow River flood
On this day in history in 1938 China launched the 1938 Yellow River flood. In what Steven Dutch, a Professor at the University of Wisconsin, called “the world’s largest act of environmental warfare in history”, the Chinese government created the flood to halt invading Japanese forces. Solitary mind
3. More than 80 people died in the Le Mans car race disaster
On this day in history in 1955 More than 80 people die in the Le Mans car race disaster. In one of history’s worst car racing accidents, Pierre Levegh’s Mercedes crashed into a crowd of spectators and burst into flames.
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4. Christopher Cockerell first presented the hovercraft
On this day in history in 1959 Christopher Cockerell first presented the hovercraft. The amphibious air-cushion vehicle first crossed the English Channel just weeks after Cockerell first demonstrated his prototype, the SR.N1. In 2000, they discontinued the scheduled “flights” between Dover (U.K.) and Calais (France). Solitary mind
5. Africa hosted the FIFA World Cup for the first time
On this day in history in 2010 Africa hosted the FIFA World Cup for the first time. Johannesburg, South Africa, opened the 19th association football world cup. The winner of this historic edition was Spain. Solitary mind
