The Boeing 747 was introduced on this day in 1968.

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Rudolf Diesel disappeared on this day in 1913, which is also marked as the date of his death.

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Lilian Bland was born on this day in 1878. Learn more in the July 13, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Suleiman's siege of Vienna began on this day in 1529. Learn more in the July 7, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Johnny Appleseed was born on this day in 1774. There's more in the March 18, 2013 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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The Treaty of York formalized the border between England and Scotland on this day in 1237.

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Benedict Arnold escaped on this day in 1780.

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Victoria Woodhull, first woman to run for U.S. president, was born on this day in 1838. There's more in the March 28, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Little Queen for President."

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Shaka, founder of the Zulu Empire, was killed on this day in 1828.

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Alexandria of Bavaria died on this day in 1875. There's more in the April 24, 2015 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Princess Who Swallowed a Glass Piano."

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