[[19th Century|1896]] – The first speeding fine was given to a British motorist. He was doing 8 mph in a 2 mph zone, and was fined one shilling. <br>
[[1986]] – The space shuttle "''Challenger''" explodes 73 seconds after liftoff during a live broadcast, resulting in the loss of the [[spacecraft]] and her [[crew]]. <br>
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