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1950 - Ben Hogan returned to tournament play after a near fatal car accident. He won the U.S. Open. 1990 - Nolan Ryan became the oldest player to throw a no-hitter. It was the sixth of his …

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Mar 31, 2025 · On This Day in History: March 16 In 1079 Iran adopted the Solar Hijri calendar, which is still in use today. In 1322, the Battle of Boroughbridge took place during […]

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 – …

4 days ago · Emilio Aguinaldo, head of the Philippine nationalists, proclaimed independence from Spain. The Baseball Hall of Fame opened to the public in Cooperstown, New York. Anne …

Jan 29, 2019 · What happened in history on this day, Jan 31st. 1606 C.E. – Guy Fawkes is executed in the Gunpowder Plot. 1865 C.E. – The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States …

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