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The SM-65 Atlas had its first successful flight

The SM-65 Atlas had its first successful flight

1958

First successful flight of SM-65 Atlas; the first operational intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), developed by the United States and the first member of the Atlas rocket family.

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The First Automobile Race in America is held

The First Automobile Race in America is held

1895

The first American automobile race took place over the 54 miles from Chicago's Jackson Park to Evanston, Illinois. Frank Duryea won in approximately 10 hours.

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The Times of London was the first newspaper to be produced on a steam-powered printing press

The Times of London was the first newspaper to be produced on a steam-powered printing press

1814

The Times of London became the first newspaper to be produced on a steam-powered printing press, built by the German team of Koenig & Bauer.

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