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#OTD in 1698, Thomas Savery patented the first #steamengine.🚂 His invention paved the way for the #IndustrialRevolution and transformed how the world moved. Discover the story of the first public service steam #locomotive in our #newbook: buff.ly/JGAAOof #SteamPower

#OTD in 1698, Thomas Savery patented the first #steamengine.🚂 His invention paved the way for the #IndustrialRevolution and transformed how the world moved. Discover the story of the first public service steam #locomotive in our #newbook: buff.ly/JGAAOof #SteamPower
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#OTD in 1937, Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan vanished near Howland Island while trying to fly around the world. 🌍✈️ The mystery endures. Learn more: (History Today) buff.ly/Sepke5B #AmeliaEarhart #OnThisDay #aviationhistory #womenshistory

#OTD in 1937, Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan vanished near Howland Island while trying to fly around the world. 🌍✈️ The mystery endures. Learn more: (<a href="/HistoryToday/">History Today</a>) buff.ly/Sepke5B #AmeliaEarhart #OnThisDay #aviationhistory #womenshistory
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Did you watch Glastonbury this year?🎪 Music festivals have been around far longer than you might first think!🎶Learn about music festivals through history here: (HistoryExtra) buff.ly/n6UNA7h

Did you watch Glastonbury this year?🎪 Music festivals have been around far longer than you might first think!🎶Learn about music festivals through history here: (<a href="/HistoryExtra/">HistoryExtra</a>) buff.ly/n6UNA7h
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#OTD in 1938, the legendary #Mallard set the world speed record for steam #locomotives by hitting 126 mph (203 km/h) in England. 🚄🔥That record still stands today. Learn more: buff.ly/GNfTN52 #RailwayHistory #SteamPower #BritishHistory

#OTD in 1938, the legendary #Mallard set the world speed record for steam #locomotives by hitting 126 mph (203 km/h) in England. 🚄🔥That record still stands today. Learn more: buff.ly/GNfTN52 #RailwayHistory #SteamPower #BritishHistory
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Robert Sellers, author of 'The Search for Bond', looks at the three actors reportedly whittled down for the 007 role, and gives his verdict on the past Bonds who have left him shaken and stirred. #JamesBond mirror.co.uk/film/james-bon…

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#OTD in 1970, The British Army imposes the Falls Curfew in #Belfast during #TheTroubles, a 36-hour lockdown of the Falls Road area involving thousands of troops and widespread house raids.🏠 Learn more: buff.ly/fnwBuE1 #NorthernIreland #OnThisDay

#OTD in 1970, The British Army imposes the Falls Curfew in #Belfast during #TheTroubles, a 36-hour lockdown of the Falls Road area involving thousands of troops and widespread house raids.🏠 Learn more: buff.ly/fnwBuE1 #NorthernIreland #OnThisDay
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#OTD in 1928: John Logie Baird makes history by demonstrating the first color #television transmission in London.🎨📺 Find out more: buff.ly/W83w2wz (History Today) #TelevisionHistory #JohnLogieBaird #OnThisDay

#OTD in 1928: John Logie Baird makes history by demonstrating the first color #television transmission in London.🎨📺 Find out more: buff.ly/W83w2wz (<a href="/HistoryToday/">History Today</a>) #TelevisionHistory #JohnLogieBaird #OnThisDay
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#OTD in 1840, RMS Britannia begins her maiden voyage the first purpose-built steamship for the British and North American Royal Mail Steam Packet Company (later #Cunard Line).🚢📘 Read more: buff.ly/AKmK6Fj #MaritimeHistory #Steamships #OceanLiners #OnThisDay

#OTD in 1840, RMS Britannia begins her maiden voyage the first purpose-built steamship for the British and North American Royal Mail Steam Packet Company (later #Cunard Line).🚢📘 Read more: buff.ly/AKmK6Fj #MaritimeHistory #Steamships #OceanLiners #OnThisDay
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#OTD 4 July 1855: Thomas Cook launches his first-ever organised overseas tour, a “grand circular” trip through Belgium, Germany & France, ending in Paris for the Exhibition.✈️☀️ Learn about Cook's first tours here: buff.ly/SZGV1yv #TravelHistory #ThomasCook #OnThisDay

#OTD 4 July 1855: Thomas Cook launches his first-ever organised overseas tour, a “grand circular” trip through Belgium, Germany &amp; France, ending in Paris for the Exhibition.✈️☀️ Learn about Cook's first tours here: buff.ly/SZGV1yv
#TravelHistory #ThomasCook #OnThisDay
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#OTD in 1884, France gives the United States the Statue of Liberty to mark 100 years of American independence.🗽 But was it originally designed for the US?✏️ (HistoryExtra) buff.ly/Xl64KPP #StatueofLiberty #USHistory #OnThisDay

#OTD in 1884, France gives the United States the Statue of Liberty to mark 100 years of American independence.🗽 But was it originally designed for the US?✏️ (<a href="/HistoryExtra/">HistoryExtra</a>) buff.ly/Xl64KPP #StatueofLiberty #USHistory #OnThisDay
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Happy Friday! ☀️ Are you heading out into the fresh air this weekend? Summer is made for the great outdoors and what better way to enjoy it than on foot? Buy now! buff.ly/EEIBzTp 🥾🌿 #newedition #newpaperback #walking #rambling #greatoutdoors

Happy Friday! ☀️ Are you heading out into the fresh air this weekend? Summer is made for the great outdoors and what better way to enjoy it than on foot? Buy now! buff.ly/EEIBzTp  🥾🌿 #newedition #newpaperback #walking #rambling #greatoutdoors
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#OnThisDay in 1934, #MarieCurie died of aplastic anemia, caused by years of #radiation exposure from pioneering research and her radiological work during #WWI.🔬 She was the first to win two Nobel Prizes.🏆 Learn more: buff.ly/EzNz2z6 #WomenInSTEM #OTD Marie Curie

#OnThisDay in 1934, #MarieCurie died of aplastic anemia, caused by years of #radiation exposure from pioneering research and her radiological work during #WWI.🔬 She was the first to win two Nobel Prizes.🏆 Learn more: buff.ly/EzNz2z6 #WomenInSTEM #OTD <a href="/mariecurieuk/">Marie Curie</a>
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#OTD in 1889, the #ClevelandStreetScandal erupts as details surface of a male brothel at 19 Cleveland Street, #London, implicating members of the British elite and rocking #Victoriansociety.📚 Author Neil Root tells the full story: buff.ly/JMEaOme @neilrootwriter #LGBTQ

#OTD in 1889, the #ClevelandStreetScandal erupts as details surface of a male brothel at 19 Cleveland Street, #London, implicating members of the British elite and rocking #Victoriansociety.📚 Author Neil Root tells the full story: buff.ly/JMEaOme @neilrootwriter #LGBTQ
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#OTD in 1975, Arthur Ashe becomes the first black man to win the Wimbledon singles title.🎾🏆 Are you enjoying Wimbledon this year?🍓Learn the history behind this iconic British event here: buff.ly/hwAIXwU

#OTD in 1975, Arthur Ashe becomes the first black man to win the Wimbledon singles title.🎾🏆 Are you enjoying Wimbledon this year?🍓Learn the history behind this iconic British event here: buff.ly/hwAIXwU
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#OTD in 1687, #IsaacNewton publishes Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica which is one of the most influential works in the history of science. 🌍⚖️ Learn the importance of this scientist: buff.ly/AAxAPR9 #OnThisDay #ScienceHistory

#OTD in 1687, #IsaacNewton publishes Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica which is one of the most influential works in the history of science. 🌍⚖️ Learn the importance of this scientist: buff.ly/AAxAPR9 #OnThisDay #ScienceHistory
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#OTD in 1321, Joan of the Tower is born, daughter of Edward II of England and Isabella of France.👶 Her brother, Edward III, would become one of the longest-reigning monarchs in #Britishhistory.👑 Learn more: buff.ly/d9a3ZrZ #RoyalHistory #EdwardIII #OnThisDay

#OTD in 1321, Joan of the Tower is born, daughter of Edward II of England and Isabella of France.👶 Her brother, Edward III, would become one of the longest-reigning monarchs in #Britishhistory.👑 Learn more: buff.ly/d9a3ZrZ #RoyalHistory #EdwardIII #OnThisDay
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#OTD in 1948, Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) is born, offering free medical care to all, regardless of income.🏥Learn more: buff.ly/oYxF1aG #NHS #HealthHistory #OnThisDay

#OTD in 1948, Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) is born, offering free medical care to all, regardless of income.🏥Learn more: buff.ly/oYxF1aG #NHS #HealthHistory #OnThisDay
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The Silverstone Grand Prix is today!🏁 Want to know how we got here? Discover some iconic pictures of this historic race: buff.ly/WWJx4oa 🏎️🇬🇧 #F1 #BritishGP #Silverstone #Formula1 #Motorsport

The Silverstone Grand Prix is today!🏁 Want to know how we got here? Discover some iconic pictures of this historic race: buff.ly/WWJx4oa 🏎️🇬🇧 #F1 #BritishGP #Silverstone #Formula1 #Motorsport
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#OnThisDay in 1892, Dadabhai Naoroji is elected as the first Indian Member of Parliament in Britain.🕌 Learn more: buff.ly/v2vYOpb #OTD #PoliticalHistory #IndianHistory

#OnThisDay in 1892, Dadabhai Naoroji is elected as the first Indian Member of Parliament in Britain.🕌 Learn more: buff.ly/v2vYOpb #OTD #PoliticalHistory #IndianHistory
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#OTD in 1907, Frida Kahlo is born in Mexico.🎨 Renowned for her striking self-portraits, Kahlo blended surrealism with indigenous and national identity.🖼️ Learn about her legacy: (HistoryExtra) buff.ly/doZD5wY #FridaKahlo #ArtHistory #OnThisDay

#OTD in 1907, Frida Kahlo is born in Mexico.🎨 Renowned for her striking self-portraits, Kahlo blended surrealism with indigenous and national identity.🖼️ Learn about her legacy: (<a href="/HistoryExtra/">HistoryExtra</a>) buff.ly/doZD5wY #FridaKahlo #ArtHistory #OnThisDay