June 19
On June 19, 1924, Paavo Nurmi won two Olympic golds and simultaneously set world records in both the 1,500 m and 5,000 m, even though there was only three-quarters of an hours rest between the races. Do you recognize any famous track and field athletes?
June 19
The fat cat Garfield made his first newspaper appearance on June 19, 1978. Do you know him?
June 19
Blaise Pascal was born on June 19, 1623. He was a French mathematician, physicist, philosopher, and religious writer. The unit of pressure is named after him. Try our quiz about physic units in his memory.
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June 19
On June 19, 1924, Paavo Nurmi won two Olympic golds and simultaneously set world records in both the 1,500 m and 5,000 m, even though there was only three-quarters of an hours rest between the races. Do you recognize any famous track and field athletes?
June 19
The fat cat Garfield made his first newspaper appearance on June 19, 1978. Do you know him?
June 19
Blaise Pascal was born on June 19, 1623. He was a French mathematician, physicist, philosopher, and religious writer. The unit of pressure is named after him. Try our quiz about physic units in his memory.
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