1790
First U.S. Supreme Court Session
The Supreme Court of the United States convened for the first time in New York City. This established the judicial branch of the U.S. federal government as outlined in the Constitution.
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2003
Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
The Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entering Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven crew members. The disaster was caused by damage to the shuttle's thermal protection system during launch.
1884
First Volume of Oxford English Dictionary Published
The first fascicle (A to Ant) of the Oxford English Dictionary was published. It was a monumental work in lexicography, aiming to trace the historical development of English words.
1942
Voice of America Begins Broadcasting
The Voice of America (VOA), the U.S. government's international broadcasting service, began transmitting its first radio broadcasts during World War II. Its initial target was audiences in Nazi-occupied territories.
1960
Greensboro Sit-In Begins
Four African American college students staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. This nonviolent protest became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.