On February 1, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates upon re-entry over Texas, tragically killing all seven crew members and grounding the shuttle fleet for years.
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2025 Legacy: Music
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61 Fun Facts: The 2021 Year of the Metaverse & The Great Reopening Edition
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2024 Vault: The Boeing Starliner Drama
Two NASA astronauts become "stranded" on the ISS after their Boeing craft experiences technical issues, requiring a later rescue by SpaceX.Part of the 61 Fun Fa...czytaj dalej »
2025 Legacy: Books
A memoir by a high-profile TikTok star becomes the fastest-selling book by a "Digital Native."Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year of the AI Assistant & The ...czytaj dalej »
2024 Record: The Conviction of Donald Trump
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60 Fun Facts: The 1995 Life & Style Edition
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2024 Vault: Environment
Scientists record the hottest day in Earth's history in July, as climate change continues to drive extreme weather.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2024 Year of th...czytaj dalej »
2024 Record: Fashion
"Mob Wife Aesthetic" (faux fur, leopard print, and big hair) replaces "Quiet Luxury" as the trend of the winter.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2024 Year of the E...czytaj dalej »
2025 File: Politics
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2024 Digest: The Apple Vision Pro Launch
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2003 Legacy: Technology
Apple releases the third-generation iPod, the first to feature the "Touch Wheel" and a dedicated dock connector.read more »
2003 Archive: The Great Northeast Blackout
In August, a massive power failure leaves 50 million people across the Northeastern US and parts of Canada without electricity...read more »
2003 Legacy: The Capture of Saddam Hussein
In December, US forces find the former Iraqi dictator hiding in a "spider hole" near Tikrit during Operation Red Dawn.read more »
2003 Classic: Business
Martha Stewart is indicted on charges related to insider trading, leading to a high-profile legal battle.read more »