Today in 1902, French scientists Pierre and Marie Curie successfully isolated the radioactive element, radium. Unaware of its deadly effects, Marie later died of leukemia.
Today in 1961, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave approval for FM stereo broadcasting.
Today in 1971, Supreme Court upheld busing as means of achieving racial desegregation.
Today in 1971, National Public Radio went on the air.
Today in 1972, the manned lunar module from Apollo 16 landed on the moon.
Today in 1977, SCOTUS said people can refuse to display a state motto on a license.
Today in 1999, two students shot and killed 12 classmates and one teacher before taking their own lives at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado.
Today in 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded, killing 11 and causing the rig to sink, causing a massive oil discharge into the Gulf of Mexico and an environmental disaster.
Today in 2020, the price of US oil turned negative for the first time in history – West Texas Intermediate, the benchmark for US oil – fell as low as minus $37.63 a barrel as worldwide demand dropped thanks to the shutdowns of various countries.
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