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A German philosopher who is known for his original and provocative thinking.
The first President of the United States, the Commander-in-Chief of the continental Army during the American Revolutionary war, and one of the founding Farther of the United States.
A German physicist who was the first to proved the existence of electromagnetic waves.
An Austrian Formula One driver who was three times F1 World Champion in 1975, 1977 and 1984.
Amerigo Vespucci, the Italian explorer after whom North and South America are named, dies in Seville, Spain, at age 57.
The ship called the Empress of China, the first U.S. merchant vessel to trade with China, sets sail from New York.
After long negotiations, Spain agrees to cede Florida to the United States.
President Calvin Coolidge delivers the first presidential radio address from the White House.
Dr. Selman Abrahams announces he has discovered streptomycin, an antibiotic which can be used to treat tuberculosis and bacterial infections.
Driver Lee Petty, in a 1959 Oldsmobile 88, wins the inaugural Daytona 500 motor race at the new International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
At the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y., the U.S. men's ice hockey team upsets the heavily favored Soviet team.
An American one of the most important leaders in United States history who is known as the “Father of his country” and served as the first President of the U.S, was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States. He played an important role in gaining independence for the American colonies. He later unified them under the new United States federal government. The Continental Army, which fought and won the American Revolution, was created by him. His efforts for independence brought final victory. His Army defeated British at Virginia, Yorktown, and forced Great Britain to grant independence to its overseas possession after an eight-year struggle and Washington became the most revered man in U.S. and became the First President of the United States., Washington laid down the guidelines for future presidents during eight years of his Presidency.
He died on December 14, 1799, in Mount Vernon, Virginia, United States.
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