1958
In search of St. Nick
The nuclear-powered submarmine Nautilus became the first vessel to cross the North Pole underwater.
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1492
Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain.
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1914
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1923
Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as the 30th president of the United States, following the death of Warren G. Harding.
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1949
The National Basketball Association was formed.
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1981
U.S. air traffic controllers went on strike.
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1987
The Iran-Contra hearings ended.
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