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January 5

This Day in History

6 historical events

National Events (6)

1972

Space Shuttle program announced

U.S. President Richard Nixon revealed NASA’s Space Shuttle program. This commitment to reusable spacecraft led to the first shuttle flight in 1981 and a new era of orbital missions, dramatically influencing space exploration for the next 30 years

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1972

Space Shuttle program announced

U.S. President Richard Nixon revealed NASA’s Space Shuttle program. This commitment to reusable spacecraft led to the first shuttle flight in 1981 and a new era of orbital missions, dramatically influencing space exploration for the next 30 years

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1933

Golden Gate Bridge construction begins

Work started on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Completed in 1937, it became an engineering marvel and one of the most recognizable bridges in the world, transforming Bay Area transportation

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1933

Golden Gate Bridge construction begins

Work started on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Completed in 1937, it became an engineering marvel and one of the most recognizable bridges in the world, transforming Bay Area transportation

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1914

Ford’s $5 workday

Industrialist Henry Ford announced a minimum wage of $5 per day for his auto workers (more than doubling the average wage) and a shorter workday. This revolutionary move improved workers’ living standards and reduced turnover, while helping create a consumer base for his Model T

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1914

Ford’s $5 workday

Industrialist Henry Ford announced a minimum wage of $5 per day for his auto workers (more than doubling the average wage) and a shorter workday. This revolutionary move improved workers’ living standards and reduced turnover, while helping create a consumer base for his Model T

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