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

1996

George R. R. Martin published his novel, 'Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire.'

1976

Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda crashed in the German Grand Prix and was hospitalized with near-fatal burns.

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.

1774

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

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