1903 Panama Declares Independence from Colombia |
On this day, Panama officially declared its independence from Colombia, marking a significant step towards nationhood. This event paved the way for the construction of the Panama Canal, a monumental engineering feat that transformed global trade routes. |
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1948 Chicago Tribune Runs False "Dewey Defeats Truman" Headline |
On November 3, 1948, the Chicago Tribune mistakenly declares New York Governor Thomas Dewey the winner of the presidential race against incumbent Harry S. Truman in a front-page headline: “Dewey Defeats Truman.” |
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1957 The Soviet Union Launches Sputnik 2 with Laika, the First Living Creature in Space |
The Soviet space program achieved another milestone when they launched Sputnik 2 on November 3rd, 1957, with Laika, a dog, aboard. Laika became the first living creature to orbit the Earth, contributing to the early days of human space exploration. |
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