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The Last Supper Returned to Public View After 20 Years

The Last Supper Returned to Public View After 20 Years

1999

One of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous works, the painting was reopened to public view in Milan after two decades of restoration work. Visitors could not stay to view the painting for more than 15 minutes.

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The First Living Beings Were Flown to Space

The First Living Beings Were Flown to Space

1959

Monkeys Able and Baker were flown to space on Jupiter AM-18, where they stayed for a total of 16 minutes. The event catapulted both mammals to celebrity status.

Ian Fleming Was Born

Ian Fleming Was Born

1908

The British writer authored the James Bond series which went on to spawn a media franchise that still lives on today.

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