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.

1996

The US won gold in the first-ever women's soccer at the Olympics.

1944

Anne Frank wrote her last diary entry.

1981

MTV launched, broadcasting its first music video at 12:01 am.

1774

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

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