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1961;In a speech before a joint session of Congress, President John F. Kennedy challenges the American people to send a man to the moon by the end of the decade. Kennedy’s goal will be realized with the lunar landing of Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969, more than five years after the president’s assassination.
1935: Playing for the Boston Braves, “Sultan of Swat” Babe Ruth hits the final three home runs of his career in a game against the Pirates at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, bringing his career total to 714 homers. The Babe’s record will hold for nearly four decades, until Hank Aaron breaks it in 1974.
1977: Moviegoers are transported to a galaxy far, far away when George Lucas’ Star Wars opens in U.S. theaters. Not coincidentally, May 25 is now celebrated as Geek Pride Day in numerous countries around the world.
1935: Playing for the Boston Braves, “Sultan of Swat” Babe Ruth hits the final three home runs of his career in a game against the Pirates at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, bringing his career total to 714 homers. The Babe’s record will hold for nearly four decades, until Hank Aaron breaks it in 1974.
1977: Moviegoers are transported to a galaxy far, far away when George Lucas’ Star Wars opens in U.S. theaters. Not coincidentally, May 25 is now celebrated as Geek Pride Day in numerous countries around the world.
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