On this day in 1978, three Americans became the first people to complete a transatlantic trip in a balloon. They traveled 3,200 miles in 137 hours, 18 minutes.
On this day in 1896, George Washington Carmack discovered gold in the Klondike region of the Yukon at Bonanza Creek. During the following year, more than 30,000 people joined the gold rush to the area.
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History It’s Flag Day in Denmark. Legend has it that on the night of June 15, 1219, the Danish army was caught by a surprise attack. In answer to prayers, a crack of thunder sounded and a red flag with a white cross fell from Heaven. When King Valdemar raised the flag, his troops won the battle.
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