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This Happened — August 15: Woodstock Begins

The Woodstock Music and Art Fair, mostly known as Woodstock, opened on this day in 1969. The famous music event took place on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York, in the United States.

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This Happened — August 11: Al-Qaeda Is Formed

Al-Qaeda was formed on this day in 1988 by Osama bin Laden, Abdullah Azzam, and other key individuals.

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This Happened — August 2: Iraq Invades Kuwait

Iraq invaded Kuwait on this day in 1990. This surprise invasion marked the beginning of a major international conflict and set the stage for the Gulf War.

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This Happened — July 31: Fidel Castro Hands Over Power

Fidel Castro officially handed over power to his brother Raúl Castro on this day in 2006.

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This Happened — July 30: Bruce Jenner Wins Decathlon

Caitlyn Jenner, then known as Bruce Jenner, won the Men's decathlon at the 1976 Montreal Olympics on this day.

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This Happened — July 29: Wedding Of Charles And Diana

Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married on this day in 1981 at St. Paul's Cathedral in London, England.

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This Happened — July 28: World War I Begins

World War I started on this day in 1914, with the outbreak of hostilities following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.

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This Happened — July 27: Korean War Armistice

The Korean War armistice agreement at Panmunjom was signed on this day in 1953, ending three years of fighting.

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This Happened — July 26: Solar-Powered Flight Around Earth

The Solar Impulse 2 completed its historic circumnavigation of the Earth on this day in 2016, after a journey that spanned approximately 26,000 miles (42,000 kilometers) and took over a year to complete. It demonstrated the feasibility of long-duration, solar-powered flights, encouraging further research and innovation in renewable energy technologies for aviation and other sectors.

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This Happened — July 25: First "Test Tube Baby" Born

Louise Brown, known as the world’s first test tube baby was born on this day in 1978 in Oldham, England. Her birth marked a significant milestone in reproductive medicine and assisted reproductive technology.

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This Happened — July 24: Lance Armstrong, Before The Fall

Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France for the 7th consecutive time on this day in 2005 and announced his retirement from professional cycling. He initially returned to the sport in 2009 but failed to replicate his previous success. In 2011, he retired for the second time, marking the end of his professional cycling career.

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This Happened — July 23: Farewell Amy Winehouse

On this day in 2011, Amy Winehouse was found dead in her home in the Camden neighborhood of London. The cause of her death was determined to be accidental alcohol poisoning.

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