First University Boat Race (1829)
On this day in 1829, the first of the famous boat races between Oxford and Cambridge was held. (Oxford won.)
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Hovercraft launched
On this day in 1959, the Hovercraft, which was invented by boat-builder Christopher Cockerell, was officially launched off England’s south coast.
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Alexander the Great (323 BC)
On this day in 323 BC, Alexander the Great, who created the largest empire in the world, died at the age of 33.
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First Henley Royal Regatta (1839)
In this day in 1839, the village of Henley, in Oxfordshire, staged its first Regatta on the River Thames
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First human blood transfusion (1667)
The first human blood transfusion was administered by Dr. Jean-Baptiste Denys on this day in 1667.
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First woman in space
On this day in 1963, the first woman, Russian Valentina Tereshkova, was launched into space. Take a look at our exciting space resources.
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