1893
The first motion picture studio, the Black Maria, is opened by Thomas Edison in West Orange, New Jersey.
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读：The Black Maria, named after the police van of the time, was a revolutionary invention that marked the beginning of the film industry. It was a small, tar-paper-covered shack with a rotating roof to capture natural light. This studio produced over 1,000 films, including the first narrative film, "The Great Train Robbery." --来自AI解读
1900
The Davis Cup competition is established after Dwight F. Davis of the Harvard University tennis team comes up with the idea.
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读：The Davis Cup, also known as the International Lawn Tennis Challenge Trophy, is an annual men's tennis competition between national teams. It is one of the most prestigious events in tennis, with countries competing for the championship title. --来自AI解读
1942
World War II: Top United States military leaders hold their first formal meeting to discuss American involvement in the war.
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读：Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States officially entered World War II. This meeting of top military leaders was crucial in planning and strategizing the country's involvement in the war, including deciding on key alliances and military strategies. --来自AI解读
1964
The Beatles make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, marking the beginning of Beatlemania in the United States.
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读：The Beatles' appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show was a pivotal moment in music history, marking the beginning of the British Invasion and Beatlemania in the United States. It led to a surge in popularity for the band and changed the course of popular music. --来自AI解读
1991
The Visegrád Agreement, establishing cooperation between the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, is signed.
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读：The Visegrád Agreement aimed to promote economic cooperation and integration among the four signatory countries, all of which were transitioning from socialist to market-based economies. It laid the groundwork for their eventual accession to the European Union. --来自AI解读
2001
The United States Navy submarine USS Greeneville accidentally strikes and sinks the Ehime Maru, a Japanese training vessel operated by the Uwajima Merchant Marine School.
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读：The sinking of the Ehime Maru resulted in the loss of nine lives, including four high school students. The incident led to an investigation and changes in the procedures for submarine operations to prevent similar accidents in the future. --来自AI解读
2009
The last issue of the Christian Science Monitor newspaper is published.
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读：The Christian Science Monitor, a daily newspaper founded in 1908, shifted its focus to online publishing due to financial difficulties. Despite this change, the Monitor continues to provide in-depth coverage on national and international news. --来自AI解读
2010
The New Horizons spacecraft performs the first flyby of Pluto, providing the first close-up images and data about the dwarf planet.
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读：New Horizons, launched in 2006, was designed to study Pluto and its moons. The flyby provided unprecedented insights into the geology, atmosphere, and potential water content of Pluto, significantly expanding our understanding of the outer reaches of the solar system. --来自AI解读
2014
A hotel fire in Medina, Saudi Arabia kills 15 Egyptian pilgrims with 130 others injured.
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读：The fire broke out in a hotel in Medina, a city considered sacred in Islam, during the peak of the Hajj pilgrimage season. The incident highlighted concerns about safety and overcrowding in the city, which attracts millions of pilgrims each year. --来自AI解读
2018
The opening ceremony for the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics takes place in Pyeongchang County, South Korea.
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读：The Pyeongchang Winter Olympics brought together athletes from around the world to compete in various winter sports. The event aimed to promote peace and unity among nations, as well as showcase the beauty and culture of South Korea. --来自AI解读
2020
The COVID-19 pandemic: The number of deaths in China surpasses 1,000.
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读：The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, spread rapidly around the world in 2020. The high number of deaths in China highlighted the severity of the outbreak and led to widespread lockdowns and public health measures to control the spread of the virus. --来自AI解读
2021
The United States Senate votes to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Eugene Goodman, a U.S. Capitol Police officer who diverted rioters during the January 6 United States Capitol attack.
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读：Eugene Goodman's heroic actions during the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol saved lives and prevented further violence. The awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal recognizes his bravery and selflessness in the face of danger. --来自AI解读
