James McLaughlin sets the record for wins by a jockey in the Belmont Stakes, six, when he rides Sir Dixon to a 12-length victory. McLaughlin’s record is matched by Eddie Arcaro in 1955.

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John Halldorson knows the best way to keep people safe after an earthquake is to prepare communities beforehand.

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“Following similar action in several foreign countries, including France, Belgium and the U.K., the government of India decided on demonetisation of high denomination notes, in January 1946 ...

Lou Gehrig bats for Pee Wee Wanninger in the eighth inning and replaces Wally Pipp at first base to start his streak of 2,130 consecutive games. 1946 — Assault, ridden by Warren ...

DEFA was East Germany’s state film studio, operating between 1946 and 1992. Among its vast output were four lavish science ...

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Stories Behind the Stars founder says the pace of stories being written has doubled since 2000 but the group still needs more ...