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on Jul 1, 2025

Svetlana Denisovitch
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Valentina Tereshkova
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Valentina Tereshkova. In 1963, the first Russian woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova, orbited the Earth 48 times in Vostok 12.

History Trivia / July 31, 2025

Dial Telephone. The introduction of the dial telephone caused telephone operators to go on strike, fearing for their jobs.

History Trivia / July 31, 2025

Kiwi. Kiwi was used as a slang expression because the kiwi does not fly.

History Trivia / July 30, 2025

Congress. The United States Congress meets in Washington, D.C. in two houses of the Capitol.

History Trivia / July 30, 2025

India. Indira Gandhi was Prime Minister of India for fifteen years.

History Trivia / July 29, 2025

Sharkskin. Traditionally, sharkskin is made from a combination of mohair, wool and silk.

History Trivia / July 29, 2025

Tecumseh. On the night Shawnee Indian Tecumseh was born, a meteor was seen streaking across the sky.