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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jun 19, 2017 1:38:41 GMT -5
7) Action Comics #1 releasedIn 1938 the first issue of Action Comics was released. Featuring the debut of Superman, this character would go on to become one of the most famous and recognizeable faces of fiction for decades to come.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jun 19, 2017 1:42:51 GMT -5
6) First powered flightOn December 17, 1903 the Wright Brothers made the first successful powered flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This simple act would lead to the development of air travel as we know it today and shape the modern world.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jun 19, 2017 2:02:21 GMT -5
5. Seinfeld airsIt's the show about nothing - or rather, the show about four friends living in New York City trying to figure out the best way to live. Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer, they're icons of TV history now, but when Seinfeld first aired in 1989 it wasn't the best of received shows. However, after a bit of time people 'got' it, and it's now considered to be the greatest sitcom ever and a landmark in television history.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jun 19, 2017 2:11:27 GMT -5
4) Battle of the Philippine SeaThe largest aircraft carrier battle in human history, the United States Navy delivered a crushing blow to the Japanese Navy, sinking 3 aircraft carriers while only losing some aircraft. This battle is nicknamed the Geat Marianas Turkey Shoot for the lopsided victory pulled here; the loss of experienced Japanese pilots over the previous two years combined with advancing technology on the American side really shifted the tide of war in the Pacific.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jun 19, 2017 2:40:21 GMT -5
3. Carlin's Seven Dirty WordsSh*t, piss, f*ck, c*nt, c*cksucker, motherf*cker, and t*ts. They're the seven words you can never say on television, according to famed comedian George Carlin. Carlin stirred up a great deal of controversy with his seven words, and was even arrested once for performing the bit live. They even went on to become the basis of a Supreme Court ruling on profanity over the air, something that tickled Carlin in his own sense of humor.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jun 19, 2017 11:52:13 GMT -5
2) Death of Walt DisneyA cultural icon by no stretch of the word, he created one of the most recognizable names in entertainment history. His impact is undeniable and his influence has been felt for generations. When he died on December 15, 1966 people all over the world mourned the man who gave so many of entertainments most beloved characters, cartoons and films.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jun 19, 2017 14:52:21 GMT -5
1. Death of Robin Williams Robin Williams was one of the funniest men in history, no doubt about it. First gaining fame with the sitcom Mork & Mindy, he also branched out into film and standup, becoming of the greatest actors and comedians to have ever lived. He made millions of people around the globe smile, yet deep down inside, he struggled with depression unbeknownst to anyone. On August 11, 2014, Williams committed suicide, and the world mourned the loss of one of the greatest performers to have ever lived. And so, as we draw this list to a close, we leave off with a dedication to the One, the Only, the Great Robin Williams.
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