Today in history – August 20, 2018

1911 – First around-the-world telegram sent, 66 years before Voyager II launch

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-around-the-world-telegram-sent-66-years-before-voyager-ii-launch

1920 – Professional football is born

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/professional-football-is-born

1975 – Viking 1 launched to Mars

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/viking-1-launched-to-mars

1995 – Trains collide and explode in India

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/trains-collide-and-explode-in-india

2004 – Record-setting tow-truck parade held in Washington State

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/record-setting-tow-truck-parade-held-in-washington-state

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