This day in history

Some notable facts in history today are:

1911- during an expedition to the Andes Mountains, explorer and scholar Hiram Bingham III rediscovered the ancient Inca mountain city Machu Picchu.

1917- Mata Hari's trial began in France. The courtesy was accused of spying for Germany. She was found guilty and executed by firing squad.

1938- Nestlé introduced their instant coffee Nescafé

1987- Columbia pictures released LA Bamba featuring Lou Diamond Phillips. The film is about the singer Ritchie Valens whose career was cut short when his plane crashed near Clear Lake, Iowa

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    Megan Burkett
    I love history thanks for sharing 
  • Rosaria Ricciardi
    I don't like Nescafé but it is useful for some good recipes 
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    Asifa farzana
    # 2 a very well description of hysterical  events
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    Mauricio T Temiquel
    30- I loved la bamba. Good movie, sad story
  • Khin Aye Mon
    Thanks for your sharing.
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    Bookie 📚
    Thanks for sharing this! That's pretty cool!
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    Asifa farzana
    # 28: very knowledgeable post , know many events.