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The Spruce Goose is 75 years old

Post author By Kathy Gill
Post date 2 November 2022
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H-4 Hercules "Spruce Goose" — The H-4 Hercules "Spruce Goose" built by Howard Hughes during World War II. (National Archives)

It flew only once, for about a half mile.

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The Library of Congress opens its doors

Post author By Kathy E. Gill
Post date 1 November 2022
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LOC — Library of Congress

Today’s LOC complex boasts three buildings. The first opened its doors on 01 November 1897.

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The first ISS crew launches from Russia

Post author By Kathy Gill
Post date 31 October 2022
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International Space Station — The International Space Station, circa 2000. NASA.

The first crew: two cosmonauts, one astronaut.

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