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1873

Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis were granted a U.S. patent for jeans reinforced with copper rivets, marking the beginning of modern denim wear.

1882

The Triple Alliance was formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, becoming a key military and political pact in Europe before World War I.

1927

Aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh began his historic solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris in the aircraft Spirit of St. Louis.

1965

The Soviet space mission Luna 6 was launched as part of early lunar exploration efforts, although it failed to achieve a soft landing on the Moon.

2015

The United Nations designated 20 May as World Bee Day, highlighting the importance of bees and pollinators for biodiversity, agriculture, and global food security.

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