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Today in history

1923

Archaeologist opens tomb of King Tut

On February 16, 1923, in Thebes, Egypt, English archaeologist Howard Carter enters the sealed burial chamber of the ancient Egyptian ruler King Tutankhamen. Because the ancient Egyptians saw their pharaohs as gods, they carefully preserved their bodies after death, burying them in elaborate tombs... read more

19th Century

1804

U.S. Navy boards and burns the captured USS Philadelphia in daring mission

Cold War

1951

Joseph Stalin attacks the United Nations

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Inventions & Science

1968

First 9-1-1 call is placed in the United States