On this day in 1947 an expedition led by Thor Heyerdahl finished its famous journey on the Kon-Tiki raft. ...
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1947: Norwegian Thor Heyerdahl Crosses 6,980 km on the Kon-Tiki Raft
1947: Norwegian Thor Heyerdahl Crosses 6,980 km on the Kon-Tiki Raft
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1714: The First Great Victory of the Russian Navy
1714: The First Great Victory of the Russian Navy
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1960: The African Country which Built the Largest Church in the World
1960: The African Country which Built the Largest Church in the World
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1817: Pierre Samuel du Pont – Founder of the Wealthiest Family in the World
1817: Pierre Samuel du Pont – Founder of the Wealthiest Family in the World
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1914: Imperial German Submarines Prepare for Attacks on British Shipping
1914: Imperial German Submarines Prepare for Attacks on British Shipping
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1806: Holy Roman Empire Abolished
1806: Holy Roman Empire Abolished
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1973: Exiled Cuban Dictator Fulgencio Batista Dies in Spain
1973: Exiled Cuban Dictator Fulgencio Batista Dies in Spain
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1526: Death of Juan Sebastián Elcano – Leader of the First Expedition to Sail Around the World
1526: Death of Juan Sebastián Elcano – Leader of the First Expedition to Sail Around the World