History is the present. That’s why every generation writes it anew. But what most people think of as history is its end product, myth.’ — E. L. Doctorow
List of historical events
1. Two U.S. aviators completed the first transpacific flight
On this day in history in 1927 Two U.S. aviators completed the first transpacific flight
Lester Maitland and Albert Hegenberger had taken off from Oakland Municipal Airport the previous day. Their “Bird of Paradise” aircraft touched down in Oahu, Hawaii 25 hours and 50 minutes later. History is the present
2. Richard Branson broke the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing by boat
On this day in history in 1986 Richard Branson broke the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing by boat. The British businessman took about three days to cross the ocean in his speedboat “Virgin Atlantic Challenger II”. He was denied the prestigious Blue Riband for the fastest crossing because he refueled on the way.
3. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) were banned from protecting the ozone layer
On this day in history in 1990 Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) were banned from protecting the ozone layer. The London Amendment to the Montreal Protocol stipulated that CFCs be phased out by 2000 in developed countries and by 2010 in developing countries. CFCs are one of the substances most harmful to the ozone layer, escalating the greenhouse effect and global warming.
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4. The Space Shuttle Atlantis docked with the Russian space station Mir
On this day in history in 1995 The Space Shuttle Atlantis docked with the Russian space station Mir. The rendezvous in space marked a new age of cooperation between the former Cold War adversaries. The docking created the largest man-made Earth satellite in history.
5. Apple released the first iPhone
On this day in history in 2007 Apple released the first iPhone. The iPhone revolutionized the smartphone industry and for a while made Apple one of the world’s most valuable companies. History is the present.
