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1784 – Élisabeth Thible became the first woman to fly in an untethered hot air balloon, covering a distance of 4 km (2.5 mi) and reaching an estimated altitude of 1,500 m (4,900 ft). 1944 – …

Mar 31, 2025 · On This Day in History: March 20 In 1345, scholars at the University of Paris believed that the conjunction of Mars, Jupiter and Saturn caused the Black Death. In reality, […]

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Jun 12, 2025 · / This Day in History This Day in History June 12 1880 John Lee Richmond pitched baseball's first perfect game. A perfect game occurs when no batter reaches a base during a …