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The World's First Test-Tube Baby is Born

The World's First Test-Tube Baby is Born

1978

The world's first test-tube baby, Louise Brown, was born in England using in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology. The successful birth marked a major breakthrough in reproductive medicine and led to the development of other assisted reproductive technologies.

Bob Dylan Performs With an Electric Guitar for the First Time

Bob Dylan Performs With an Electric Guitar for the First Time

1965

Bob Dylan performed with an electric guitar for the first time at the Newport Folk Festival, marking a significant moment in the history of rock music and the use of electronic amplification.

Puerto Rico Became a Self-Governing Commonwealth

Puerto Rico Became a Self-Governing Commonwealth

1952

Puerto Rico achieved the status of a self-governing commonwealth within the United States, allowing for more local autonomy while still being under the sovereignty of the U.S.​

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