(Monday, December 2, 1957) — “You Send Me” by Sam Cooke peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two consecutive weeks (Dec. 2/9, 1957). Continue reading ‘You Send Me’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1957)
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London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral consecrated for use 320 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1697)
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(Thursday, December 2, 1697) — St. Paul’s Cathedral, an Anglican cathedral designed by Sir Christopher Wren, was consecrated today in London for use even though the building was still under construction. Continue reading London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral consecrated for use 320 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1697)
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Ford unveils Model A to replace Model T automobile 90 years ago#OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1927)
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(Friday, December 2, 1927) — Ford Motor Co. today unveiled its Model A automobile that replaced its Model T, which had been produced for 18 years. Continue reading Ford unveils Model A to replace Model T automobile 90 years ago#OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1927)
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First full-scale atomic electric power plant devoted exclusively to peacetime uses 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1957)
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(Monday, December 2, 1957, 4:30 a.m. EST) — The Shippingport Atomic Power Station, the world’s first full-scale atomic electric power plant devoted exclusively to peacetime uses, began operations today in Shippingport, Pennsylvania, about 25 miles from Pittsburgh. Continue reading First full-scale atomic electric power plant devoted exclusively to peacetime uses 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1957)
