This Day in History
6 historical events
The Tokyo Skytree, standing at 634 meters (2,080 ft), opened to the public. As of its completion, it was the tallest tower in the world and Japan’s tallest structure
Read MoreThe Tokyo Skytree, standing at 634 meters (2,080 ft), opened to the public. As of its completion, it was the tallest tower in the world and Japan’s tallest structure
Read MoreA devastating earthquake struck Agadir, Morocco, late on Feb. 29, 1960, virtually destroying the city and killing around 12,000 people (about a third of its population)
Read MoreA devastating earthquake struck Agadir, Morocco, late on Feb. 29, 1960, virtually destroying the city and killing around 12,000 people (about a third of its population)
Read MoreHattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Academy Award, earning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind
Read MoreHattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Academy Award, earning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind
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