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Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates on its way back to Earth The disaster claimed the lives of all seven ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2011 Myanmar's first elected parliament in half a century convenes The event underlined a general move towards democracy in ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1982 The first computer virus is released “into the wild” Elk Cloner was created as a joke by 15-year-old ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2002 George W. Bush coins the term “axis of evil” as part of his State of the Union Address ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1986 Space Shuttle “Challenger” explodes The orbiter disintegrated 73 seconds after launch, killing all seven astronauts on board. 1985 USA ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1983 The first shaft of the world's longest tunnel is completed The 53.85 km (33.46 mi) long Seikan Tunnel ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1977 The world's first solar power plant is opened The solar furnace in Odeillo, France, was the first alternative ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1990 Japan launches its first lunar probe Hiten was the first robotic lunar probe since the Soviet Luna 24 ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1986 The first artists are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Among the first inductees were ...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2006 Eco Morales becomes Bolivia's first indigenous president The left-wing politician has primarily focused on combating poverty and limiting ...