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The Fraunhofer Institut Integrierte Schaltungen in Germany begins research leading to invention of the MP3
May 2, 1987November 11, 2020

The Fraunhofer Institut Integrierte Schaltungen in Germany begins research leading to invention of the MP3

By using MPEG audio coding, MP3s shrink down the original sound data from a CD by a factor of 12, without losing sound quality.

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Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay from Nepal become first humans to summit Mt. Everest
May 29, 1953November 11, 2020

Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay from Nepal become first humans to summit Mt. Everest

Mount Everest had long been considered unclimbable by some and the ultimate climbing challenge by others.

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The 12-minute-long silent film, The Great Train Robbery becomes the first narrative movie ever
June 13, 1903November 11, 2020

The 12-minute-long silent film, The Great Train Robbery becomes the first narrative movie ever

‹The Great Train Robbery’s popularity led directly to the opening up of permanent movie theaters and the possibility of a future film industry.

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Antonio Torres of Spain invents the modern classic guitar
January 31, 1850November 11, 2020

Antonio Torres of Spain invents the modern classic guitar

The form of the modern classical guitar is credited to Spanish guitar maker Antonio Torres circa 1850. Torres increased the size of the guitar body, altered its proportions, and invented the “fan” top bracing pattern.

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Modern football, or soccer, begins to become officially codified for the first time
February 15, 1810November 11, 2020

Modern football, or soccer, begins to become officially codified for the first time

The codification of soccer began in the public schools of Britain at the beginning of the 19th century. Within the private school system “football” was a game in which the hands were used during periods of play and grappling allowed, but otherwise, the modern shape of soccer was being formed.

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James Watts invents the steam engine
December 15, 1765November 11, 2020

James Watts invents the steam engine

The firm of Boulton and Watt became famous and Watt lived until August 19, 1819, long enough to see his steam engine become the greatest single factor in the upcoming new industrial era.

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Robert Hooke discovers cells
January 12, 1665November 11, 2020

Robert Hooke discovers cells

Robert Hooke was a 17th century “natural philosopher” — an early scientist — noted for a variety of observations of the natural world.

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San Marino officially adopts world’s first constitution
May 16, 1600November 11, 2020

San Marino officially adopts world’s first constitution

San Marino’s constitution is the world’s oldest, having been first written in the year 1600.

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Three city-states combine to form Aztec Triple Alliance, consolidating power in Mesoamerica
August 3, 1428November 11, 2020

Three city-states combine to form Aztec Triple Alliance, consolidating power in Mesoamerica

That accord formed the basis of what was to become the Aztec Empire that ruled Central Mexico and eventually most of Mesoamerica when the Spanish arrived at the very end of the Postclassic period.

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The Goryeo Kingdom unites much of the Korean Peninsula
April 8, 1003November 11, 2020

The Goryeo Kingdom unites much of the Korean Peninsula

It wasn’t until 1374, however, that the Koryo kingdom managed to unify almost all of what is now North and South Korea under its rule.

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