Mississippi River Bridge Collapsed

On August 1, 2007

The Mississippi River Bridge collapsed during rush hour.

This disaster took thirteen lives and left 145 people injured.

This Day in History - August 1

2012

Female rowing duo Heather Stanning & Helen Glover claimed Team GB's first Olympic medal at the London Olympics.

1992

Nintendo released 'Kirby's Dream Land' for the Game Boy in North America.

1999

The Petronas Towers opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

1774

British scientist Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen by removing it from the air.

1876

Colorado became the 38th state to join the United States of America.

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