On this day in history
July 24
American
1915The steamer Eastland capsizes in the Chicago River, drowning 844 people.
The steamer Eastland capsizes in the Chicago River, drowning 844 people.
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1959Nixon and Khrushchev argue over capitalism in a model kitchen at the Moscow Kitchen Debate.
Nixon and Khrushchev argue over capitalism in a model kitchen at the Moscow Kitchen Debate.
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1969Apollo 11 splashes down in the Pacific, bringing the Moon voyagers home.
Apollo 11 splashes down in the Pacific, bringing the Moon voyagers home.
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World
1911Hiram Bingham reveals Machu Picchu to the outside world.
Hiram Bingham reveals Machu Picchu to the outside world.
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