Today in history – July 16, 2018

1769 – First Catholic mission in California dedicated

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-catholic-mission-in-california-dedicated

1935 – World’s first parking meter installed

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/worlds-first-parking-meter-installed

1945 – Atom bomb successfully tested

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atom-bomb-successfully-tested

1969 – Apollo 11 departs Earth

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/apollo-11-departs-earth

1995 – Amazon opens for business

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/amazon-opens-for-business

1999 – JFK Jr. killed in plane crash

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/jfk-jr-killed-in-plane-crash

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