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1865

Death of Abraham Lincoln: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln passed away after being shot the previous night, an event that deeply impacted American history during the post-Civil War period.

1912

Sinking of RMS Titanic: The British liner RMS Titanic collided with an iceberg on its maiden voyage and sank in the North Atlantic Ocean, resulting in one of the most tragic maritime disasters in history.

1947

Jackie Robinson Breaks Baseball Colour Barrier: Jackie Robinson debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era, marking a landmark moment in sports history and racial integration.

1989

Hillsborough Disaster: A fatal crowd crush occurred during a football match at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England, claiming 97 lives and standing as one of the most devastating tragedies in sporting history.

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