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American television sitcom and spinoff of 'Cheers' first aired on this day in 1993. The reboot premieres on Paramount+ on October 12.
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The newspaper USA Today began publishing on this day in 1982.
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Although predicted by Einstein in 1915, the first direct observation of these ripples in space-time was made on this day in 2015.
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Written record of the fear of the number 13, aka triskaidekaphobia, only dates back to the late 1800s. #DefySuperstitionDay
Athenian vs. Persian
On this day in 490BC, it is said the Athenian hero Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of a military victory against the Persians (and was the story that served as the inspiration for the modern sporting event).
The father of natural history studies
The Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi was born on this day in 1522. One of the first public botanic gardens was created under his direction in Bologna, Italy.